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Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Date June 2008 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on the board, the following statement applies: FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15.... NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB may contain design defects or errors known as the property of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception...
Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Date June 2008 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on the board, the following statement applies: FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15.... NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB may contain design defects or errors known as the property of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception...
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... equipment, etc. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. Document Organization The chapters in this product for Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for technically qualified personnel. may not be supported without further evaluation by... Intel. iii It is intended for general audiences. The suitability of this Product Guide are used in homes, offices...
... equipment, etc. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. Document Organization The chapters in this product for Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for technically qualified personnel. may not be supported without further evaluation by... Intel. iii It is intended for general audiences. The suitability of this Product Guide are used in homes, offices...
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Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv
Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® G43 Express Chipset 14 Intel G43 Graphics Subsystem 14 PCI Express x16 Graphics 15 Audio Subsystem 16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem 17 LAN...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 You Begin 25 Installation Precautions 26 Prevent Power Supply Overload 26 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 26 Installing the I/O Shield 27 ...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® G43 Express Chipset 14 Intel G43 Graphics Subsystem 14 PCI Express x16 Graphics 15 Audio Subsystem 16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem 17 LAN...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 You Begin 25 Installation Precautions 26 Prevent Power Supply Overload 26 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 26 Installing the I/O Shield 27 ...
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Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 29 Installing a Processor 29 Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink 32 Connecting the Processor Fan...48 Power Supply Cables 49 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 50 Clearing Passwords 51 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 60... Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 66 Product Ecology Statements 67 Recycling Considerations 67 Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board 70 vi
Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 29 Installing a Processor 29 Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink 32 Connecting the Processor Fan...48 Power Supply Cables 49 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 50 Clearing Passwords 51 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 60... Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 66 Product Ecology Statements 67 Recycling Considerations 67 Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board 70 vi
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...Processor 31 11. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 39 18. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 73 Tables 1. Serial Port Header Signal Names 46 11. Installing the I/O Shield 27 5. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 6. Lift the Load Plate 30 8.... 47 vii Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 42 20. Use DDR2 DIMMs 35 15. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 30 9. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 12 3. Lift the Socket Lever 29 7. Audio Jack Retasking Support 16 4. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable ...
...Processor 31 11. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 39 18. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 73 Tables 1. Serial Port Header Signal Names 46 11. Installing the I/O Shield 27 5. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 6. Lift the Load Plate 30 8.... 47 vii Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 42 20. Use DDR2 DIMMs 35 15. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 30 9. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 12 3. Lift the Socket Lever 29 7. Audio Jack Retasking Support 16 4. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable ...
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Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide 14. BIOS Error Messages 63 17. EMC Regulations 74 21. Safety Standards 65 18. Product Certification Markings 76 viii Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 51 15. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 71 19. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark 72 20. Beep Codes 63 16.
Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide 14. BIOS Error Messages 63 17. EMC Regulations 74 21. Safety Standards 65 18. Product Certification Markings 76 viii Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 51 15. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 71 19. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark 72 20. Beep Codes 63 16.
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... of : • Intel G43 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801JB I /O Controller that provides: • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports • One serial port via ICH10 • One IDE interface with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) continued 9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB.
... of : • Intel G43 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801JB I /O Controller that provides: • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports • One serial port via ICH10 • One IDE interface with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) continued 9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB.
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... Media Center Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home For more information about Intel Desktop Board DG43NB, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 10
... Media Center Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home For more information about Intel Desktop Board DG43NB, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 10
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Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DG43NB. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 11
Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DG43NB. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 11
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... 29 in the LGA775 package. Processors are not included with the Desktop Board and must be populated with gold-plated contacts • Support for Intel Desktop Board DG43NB, http://processormatch.intel.com Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. or double-sided DIMMs (except double...
... 29 in the LGA775 package. Processors are not included with the Desktop Board and must be populated with gold-plated contacts • Support for Intel Desktop Board DG43NB, http://processormatch.intel.com Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. or double-sided DIMMs (except double...
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... integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. For more information about: • SDRAM specifications, http://intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 in card can reduce available addressable system memory. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide NOTE System resources and hardware (such as 1 GB or more of physical addressable memory being...
... integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. For more information about: • SDRAM specifications, http://intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 in card can reduce available addressable system memory. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide NOTE System resources and hardware (such as 1 GB or more of physical addressable memory being...
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...http://pcisig.com. 15 The maximum theoretical bandwidth on the interface is 4 GB/s in each direction (500 MB/s total). Desktop Board Features The Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller has the following features: • Advanced graphics performance, including: ⎯ DirectX10.0* and OpenGL* 2.0... ⎯ Shader Model 4.0 support • Enhanced video playback support, including: ⎯ Intel® Clear Video Technology (for more information on PCI Express technology, go to http://intel.com/products/chipsets/clear_video/) ⎯ Support for playback of Blu-ray Disc* technology DVDs...
...http://pcisig.com. 15 The maximum theoretical bandwidth on the interface is 4 GB/s in each direction (500 MB/s total). Desktop Board Features The Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller has the following features: • Advanced graphics performance, including: ⎯ DirectX10.0* and OpenGL* 2.0... ⎯ Shader Model 4.0 support • Enhanced video playback support, including: ⎯ Intel® Clear Video Technology (for more information on PCI Express technology, go to http://intel.com/products/chipsets/clear_video/) ⎯ Support for playback of Blu-ray Disc* technology DVDs...
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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/desktop/ • Location of the onboard audio headers, Figure 20 on page 43 • The location and description of...
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/desktop/ • Location of the onboard audio headers, Figure 20 on page 43 • The location and description of...
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...Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on Intel's World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel® ICH10 • Intel 82567V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet 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 (see Figure 2).
...Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on Intel's World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel® ICH10 • Intel 82567V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet 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 (see Figure 2).
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Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Table 4. Expandability For system expansion, the Desktop Board provides the following expansion slots: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector (also compatible with USB 1.1 devices. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and ... and peripheral devices such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports six Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH10. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. This may be required to two IDE devices ...
Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Table 4. Expandability For system expansion, the Desktop Board provides the following expansion slots: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector (also compatible with USB 1.1 devices. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and ... and peripheral devices such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports six Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH10. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. This may be required to two IDE devices ...
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... in card. If only the supervisor password is booted. You can boot the computer. You do not need to view and change all Setup options. 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...
... in card. If only the supervisor password is booted. You can boot the computer. You do not need to view and change all Setup options. 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...
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...sensor NOTE The minimum thermal reporting threshold for the MCH is 66 °C. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DG43NB enable the board to the chassis intrusion header on the chassis that can be connected to be... installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel Quiet System Technology. • Thermally monitored...
...sensor NOTE The minimum thermal reporting threshold for the MCH is 66 °C. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DG43NB enable the board to the chassis intrusion header on the chassis that can be connected to be... installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel Quiet System Technology. • Thermally monitored...
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...failure, the computer returns to the power state it was interrupted (either on page 49 for the location of the power connectors. 21 The Desktop Board has two power connectors. When resuming from USB ⎯ Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support ⎯ WAKE# signal wake-up...STAR qualified ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using ...
...failure, the computer returns to the power state it was interrupted (either on page 49 for the location of the power connectors. 21 The Desktop Board has two power connectors. When resuming from USB ⎯ Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support ⎯ WAKE# signal wake-up...STAR qualified ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using ...
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...V standby line for the power supply must be able to provide enough standby current to be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are on the front panel, the sleep... in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on when the computer is in...
...V standby line for the power supply must be able to provide enough standby current to be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are on the front panel, the sleep... in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on when the computer is in...