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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 Subsystem ...18 BIOS ...19 Serial ATA Auto Configuration 19 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 19 Security Passwords 19 Hardware Management 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...
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 Subsystem ...18 BIOS ...19 Serial ATA Auto Configuration 19 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 19 Security Passwords 19 Hardware Management 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...
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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 Heat Sink Cable 33 Removing the Processor 33 Installing and Removing Memory 34 Installing DIMMs 35 Removing DIMMs 37 Installing and ... Power Supply Cables 48 Chassis Fan Cables 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...
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 Heat Sink Cable 33 Removing the Processor 33 Installing and Removing Memory 34 Installing DIMMs 35 Removing DIMMs 37 Installing and ... Power Supply Cables 48 Chassis Fan Cables 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...
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... Power Supply Cables 49 24. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 44 6. Removing the Battery 57 26. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 33 13. Internal Headers and Connectors 43 21. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 12 3. Audio Jack Retasking Support 16 4. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 45 10. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 47...
... Power Supply Cables 49 24. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 44 6. Removing the Battery 57 26. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 33 13. Internal Headers and Connectors 43 21. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 12 3. Audio Jack Retasking Support 16 4. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 45 10. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 47...
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... Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: • Four fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST) fan speed control LAN Support • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Intel® 82567LV Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) ...8226; 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
... Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: • Four fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST) fan speed control LAN Support • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Intel® 82567LV Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) ...8226; 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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.... • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control, for all onboard fans, that can be compatible with the Wired for the location of the chassis intrusion header. 20 The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the Desktop Board. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DG43NB enable the board to be connected to the...
.... • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control, for all onboard fans, that can be compatible with the Wired for the location of the chassis intrusion header. 20 The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the Desktop Board. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DG43NB enable the board to be connected to the...
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...response can turn off the computer power through the Advanced 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... returns to the power state it was interrupted (either on page 49 for the location of the power connectors. 21 Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. When...
...response can turn off the computer power through the Advanced 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... returns to the power state it was interrupted (either on page 49 for the location of the power connectors. 21 Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. When...
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...its last known awake state. While in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that support this Desktop Board must be able to provide enough standby current to be used with this specification can participate in cards that.... If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on when the computer is in memory. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are off . The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header, two 3-pin chassis fan headers, and one 4-pin chassis...
...its last known awake state. While in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that support this Desktop Board must be able to provide enough standby current to be used with this specification can participate in cards that.... If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on when the computer is in memory. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are off . The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header, two 3-pin chassis fan headers, and one 4-pin chassis...
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... provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to the onboard audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You ... the computer chassis. 25 Perform the procedures described in this chapter. 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...
... provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to the onboard audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You ... the computer chassis. 25 Perform the procedures described in this chapter. 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...
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Pressing down on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the Desktop Board, refer to the boxed processor manual. 32 For instructions on the load plate (Figure 11, A), close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, B). Close the Load Plate Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink Intel Desktop Board DG43NB has mounting holes for a processor fan heat sink. Figure 11. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide 7.
Pressing down on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the Desktop Board, refer to the boxed processor manual. 32 For instructions on the load plate (Figure 11, A), close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, B). Close the Load Plate Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink Intel Desktop Board DG43NB has mounting holes for a processor fan heat sink. Figure 11. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide 7.
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... 12). Figure 12. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the processor installation manual. 33 A fan with a 3-pin connector (Figure 12, B) can be used. However, since a fan with a 3-pin connector cannot use the onboard fan control, the fan will always operate at full speed.
... 12). Figure 12. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the processor installation manual. 33 A fan with a 3-pin connector (Figure 12, B) can be used. However, since a fan with a 3-pin connector cannot use the onboard fan control, the fan will always operate at full speed.
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Location of the chassis fan headers. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables Chassis Fan Cables Connect chassis fan cables to the 3-pin and 4-pin chassis fan headers on the Desktop Board. Figure 22 shows the location of the Chassis Fan Headers 48 Figure 22.
Location of the chassis fan headers. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables Chassis Fan Cables Connect chassis fan cables to the 3-pin and 4-pin chassis fan headers on the Desktop Board. Figure 22 shows the location of the Chassis Fan Headers 48 Figure 22.