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... 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this product for Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features...
... 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this product for Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features...
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... Features 20 Fan Speed, Thermal, and Voltage Monitoring and Control 20 Chassis Intrusion 20 Power Management Features 21 ACPI ...21 Hardware Support 21 Power Connectors 21 Fan Headers 22 LAN Wake Capabilities 22 Instantly Available PC Technology 22 +5 V Standby Power Indicator 23 Wake from USB 23 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 23 PME# Signal Wake-up Support 23 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 24 ENERGY STAR* Qualified 24 Speaker...24 Battery ...24 Real-Time Clock 24 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before...
... Features 20 Fan Speed, Thermal, and Voltage Monitoring and Control 20 Chassis Intrusion 20 Power Management Features 21 ACPI ...21 Hardware Support 21 Power Connectors 21 Fan Headers 22 LAN Wake Capabilities 22 Instantly Available PC Technology 22 +5 V Standby Power Indicator 23 Wake from USB 23 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 23 PME# Signal Wake-up Support 23 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 24 ENERGY STAR* Qualified 24 Speaker...24 Battery ...24 Real-Time Clock 24 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before...
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...37 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 38 Removing the PCI Express x16 Card 39 Connecting the IDE Cable 40 Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 42 Connecting to Internal Headers and Connectors 43 HD Audio Link Header 44 S/PDIF Connector 44 Chassis Intrusion Header 44 Front Panel HD Audio Header 45 USB 2.0 Headers 45 Serial Port Header 46 Front Panel Header 46 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 46 IEEE 1394a Header 47 Connecting to the Audio System 47 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables 48 Chassis Fan Cables 48 Power Supply Cables 49 Setting the BIOS Configuration...
...37 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 38 Removing the PCI Express x16 Card 39 Connecting the IDE Cable 40 Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 42 Connecting to Internal Headers and Connectors 43 HD Audio Link Header 44 S/PDIF Connector 44 Chassis Intrusion Header 44 Front Panel HD Audio Header 45 USB 2.0 Headers 45 Serial Port Header 46 Front Panel Header 46 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 46 IEEE 1394a Header 47 Connecting to the Audio System 47 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables 48 Chassis Fan Cables 48 Power Supply Cables 49 Setting the BIOS Configuration...
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.... Internal Headers and Connectors 43 21. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 44 8. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 39 18. Back Panel Audio Connectors 47 22. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 73 Tables 1. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 47 vii Lift the Load Plate 30 8. Lift the Socket Lever 29 7. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 42 20. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 33 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 34 14. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 38 17. Connecting Power Supply Cables 49...
.... Internal Headers and Connectors 43 21. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 44 8. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 39 18. Back Panel Audio Connectors 47 22. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 73 Tables 1. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 47 vii Lift the Load Plate 30 8. Lift the Socket Lever 29 7. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 42 20. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 33 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 34 14. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 38 17. Connecting Power Supply Cables 49...
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... of system memory Intel® G43 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of : • Intel G43 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801JB I/O Controller Hub (ICH10) • Intel G43 Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (Intel® GMA X4500) • One PCI Express* 2.0 x16 connector supporting PCI Express graphics add-in cards • Support for dual independent displays via the DVI-D and VGA ports Audio Onboard subsystem...
... of system memory Intel® G43 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of : • Intel G43 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801JB I/O Controller Hub (ICH10) • Intel G43 Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (Intel® GMA X4500) • One PCI Express* 2.0 x16 connector supporting PCI Express graphics add-in cards • Support for dual independent displays via the DVI-D and VGA ports Audio Onboard subsystem...
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Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for EFI • 32 Mbit symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel • ENERGY STAR* capable Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: • Four fan sensing inputs...
Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for EFI • 32 Mbit symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel • ENERGY STAR* capable Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: • Four fan sensing inputs...
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... installing or upgrading the processor, page 29 in Chapter 2 • Supported processors for more information about: • Instructions on the screen at power up. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for : ⎯ Non-ECC, 1.8 V, DDR2 800/667 MHz memory ⎯ Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only ⎯ Unbuffered, non-registered single- Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector...
... installing or upgrading the processor, page 29 in Chapter 2 • Supported processors for more information about: • Instructions on the screen at power up. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for : ⎯ Non-ECC, 1.8 V, DDR2 800/667 MHz memory ⎯ Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only ⎯ Unbuffered, non-registered single- Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector...
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... the Desktop Board, the Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller is a centralized controller for more information about: • SDRAM specifications, http://intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 in a reduction of the following devices: • Intel G43 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) • Intel 82801JB I /O paths. The GMA X4500 graphics controller supports dual independent displays via the VGA and DVI-D connectors on the Intel G43 Express Chipset go to the processor, memory, PCI Express, and...
... the Desktop Board, the Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller is a centralized controller for more information about: • SDRAM specifications, http://intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 in a reduction of the following devices: • Intel G43 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) • Intel 82801JB I /O paths. The GMA X4500 graphics controller supports dual independent displays via the VGA and DVI-D connectors on the Intel G43 Express Chipset go to the processor, memory, PCI Express, and...
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... (using the Intel High Definition front panel audio header) Go to the following : • Low pin count (LPC) interface • One serial port interface via an onboard header • Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Table 3. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following: • Intel ICH10 I /O controller features the following locations for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards...
... (using the Intel High Definition front panel audio header) Go to the following : • Low pin count (LPC) interface • One serial port interface via an onboard header • Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Table 3. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following: • Intel ICH10 I /O controller features the following locations for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards...
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...; Intel® ICH10 • Intel 82567V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs The subsystem features: • CSMA/CD protocol engine • LAN connect interface between ICH10 and the LAN controller • PCI Express power management For information about LAN software and drivers go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the Intel Desktop Board DG43NB link on the back panel...
...; Intel® ICH10 • Intel 82567V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs The subsystem features: • CSMA/CD protocol engine • LAN connect interface between ICH10 and the LAN controller • PCI Express power management For information about LAN software and drivers go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the Intel Desktop Board DG43NB link on the back panel...
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... back panel and six ports routed to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in cards) • Three PCI Express 1.1 x1 connectors • Three PCI bus connectors 18 USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Table 4. This may be required to USB 1.1 operation. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with PCI Express 1.1 add-in the BIOS...
... back panel and six ports routed to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in cards) • Three PCI Express 1.1 x1 connectors • Three PCI bus connectors 18 USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Table 4. This may be required to USB 1.1 operation. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with PCI Express 1.1 add-in the BIOS...
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...the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. Desktop Board Features BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that add-in card. Setup options are set , you must enter either password to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA device. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set , you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. Serial ATA Auto...
...the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. Desktop Board Features BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that add-in card. Setup options are set , you must enter either password to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA device. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set , you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. Serial ATA Auto...
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... chassis intrusion header. 20 The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the Desktop Board. See Figure 20 for the location of Intel Desktop Board DG43NB enable the board to be connected to thermal conditions. • Fan speed controllers and sensors integrated into ICH10 • Thermal sensors in the processor, the MCH, and ICH10, plus an onboard remote sensor NOTE The minimum thermal reporting threshold for Management (WfM) specification. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis...
... chassis intrusion header. 20 The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the Desktop Board. See Figure 20 for the location of Intel Desktop Board DG43NB enable the board to be connected to thermal conditions. • Fan speed controllers and sensors integrated into ICH10 • Thermal sensors in the processor, the MCH, and ICH10, plus an onboard remote sensor NOTE The minimum thermal reporting threshold for Management (WfM) specification. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis...
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... Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ⎯ Power connectors ⎯ Fan headers ⎯ LAN wake capabilities ⎯ Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to RAM) ⎯ +5 V standby power indicator LED ⎯ Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse ⎯ Wake from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it was interrupted (either on page 49 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support...
... Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ⎯ Power connectors ⎯ Fan headers ⎯ LAN wake capabilities ⎯ Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to RAM) ⎯ +5 V standby power indicator LED ⎯ Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse ⎯ Wake from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it was interrupted (either on page 49 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support...
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... speed according to thermal conditions. • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection. Power supplies used to wake the computer. 22 The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are off . If the standby current necessary to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header, two 3-pin chassis fan headers, and one 4-pin chassis fan header. Instantly Available PC Technology...
... speed according to thermal conditions. • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection. Power supplies used to wake the computer. 22 The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are off . If the standby current necessary to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header, two 3-pin chassis fan headers, and one 4-pin chassis fan header. Instantly Available PC Technology...
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... station is off. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA 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 CAUTION...
... station is off. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA 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 CAUTION...
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... Panel Audio Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name 1 PORT 1L 3 PORT 1R 5 PORT 2R 7 SENSE_SEND 9 PORT 2L Pin Signal Name 2 GND 4 PRESENCE# 6 SENSE1_RETURN 8 KEY (no device or a low-speed USB device is attached to the front panel audio header, follow these steps: 1. Table 9 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header. Use a shielded cable that connects your front panel audio solution to the cable. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Front Panel HD Audio Header Figure 20, D shows the location of the three USB 2.0 headers...
... Panel Audio Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name 1 PORT 1L 3 PORT 1R 5 PORT 2R 7 SENSE_SEND 9 PORT 2L Pin Signal Name 2 GND 4 PRESENCE# 6 SENSE1_RETURN 8 KEY (no device or a low-speed USB device is attached to the front panel audio header, follow these steps: 1. Table 9 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header. Use a shielded cable that connects your front panel audio solution to the cable. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Front Panel HD Audio Header Figure 20, D shows the location of the three USB 2.0 headers...
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... mode. 1. Turn off the computer. Remove the computer cover. 4. The computer starts the Setup program. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Table 14. Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that you confirm clearing the password. Turn off the computer. Replace the cover, plug in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to boot. 7. Press to the computer. Turn off all peripheral devices connected...
... mode. 1. Turn off the computer. Remove the computer cover. 4. The computer starts the Setup program. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Table 14. Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that you confirm clearing the password. Turn off the computer. Replace the cover, plug in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to boot. 7. Press to the computer. Turn off all peripheral devices connected...
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Go to the Intel Desktop Board DG43NB page. Click on "Latest BIOS" to locate the latest BIOS files. Follow the instructions provided in the Windows environment. This chapter tells you how to your hard drive where it was saved. Download the file to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Close all other applications. This...
Go to the Intel Desktop Board DG43NB page. Click on "Latest BIOS" to locate the latest BIOS files. Follow the instructions provided in the Windows environment. This chapter tells you how to your hard drive where it was saved. Download the file to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Close all other applications. This...
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... about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from a BIOS update failure, go to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Due to the USB device. 3. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm. 62 Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide...
... about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from a BIOS update failure, go to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Due to the USB device. 3. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm. 62 Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide...