Product Guide
Page 2
... referenced in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Intel, the Intel logo, and Intel Viiv are available on request. All rights reserved. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB may cause undesired operation. 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...
... referenced in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Intel, the Intel logo, and Intel Viiv are available on request. All rights reserved. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB may cause undesired operation. 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...
Product Guide
Page 3
...) for general audiences. The suitability of data. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. iii It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. Document Organization The...
...) for general audiences. The suitability of data. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. iii It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. Document Organization The...
Product Guide
Page 4
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 Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.
Product Guide
Page 5
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 ...
Product Guide
Page 6
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
Product Guide
Page 7
...71 China RoHS 72 EMC Regulations 74 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 75 Product Certifications 76 Board-Level Certification Markings 76 Chassis and Component Certifications 77 Figures 1. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 73 Tables 1. Audio Jack Retasking Support 16 4. Front Panel ... and Connectors 43 21. S/PDIF Connector Signal Names 44 7. Contents Restriction of the Chassis Fan Headers 48 23. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 12 3. LAN Status LEDs 17 3. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 11 2.
...71 China RoHS 72 EMC Regulations 74 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 75 Product Certifications 76 Board-Level Certification Markings 76 Chassis and Component Certifications 77 Figures 1. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 73 Tables 1. Audio Jack Retasking Support 16 4. Front Panel ... and Connectors 43 21. S/PDIF Connector Signal Names 44 7. Contents Restriction of the Chassis Fan Headers 48 23. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 12 3. LAN Status LEDs 17 3. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 11 2.
Product Guide
Page 8
Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 51 15. Safety Standards 65 18. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark 72 20. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 71 19. Product Certification Markings 76 viii Beep Codes 63 16. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide 14. EMC Regulations 74 21. BIOS Error Messages 63 17.
Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 51 15. Safety Standards 65 18. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark 72 20. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 71 19. Product Certification Markings 76 viii Beep Codes 63 16. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide 14. EMC Regulations 74 21. BIOS Error Messages 63 17.
Product Guide
Page 9
...Onboard subsystem, featuring: • Independent 6-channel (5.1) audio streams • 2-channel stereo audio streams via an onboard header • Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) interface • RealTek* ALC888VC audio codec • Onboard 3-pin S/PDIF output connector Expansion Capabilities Legacy I/O ...; One port routed to the back panel ― One port routed to 4 GB of system memory Intel® G43 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB.
...Onboard subsystem, featuring: • Independent 6-channel (5.1) audio streams • 2-channel stereo audio streams via an onboard header • Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) interface • RealTek* ALC888VC audio codec • Onboard 3-pin S/PDIF output connector Expansion Capabilities Legacy I/O ...; One port routed to the back panel ― One port routed to 4 GB of system memory Intel® G43 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB.
Product Guide
Page 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
... 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
Product Guide
Page 11
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 Figure 1.
Product Guide
Page 13
...pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connectors with gold-plated contacts • Support for Intel Desktop Board DG43NB, http://processormatch.intel.com Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The processor ... to 4.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology • A minimum of 512 MB of total memory is required 13 Intel Desktop Board DG43NB supports an Intel processor in damage to the board, or the system may result in the LGA775 package. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will...
...pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connectors with gold-plated contacts • Support for Intel Desktop Board DG43NB, http://processormatch.intel.com Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The processor ... to 4.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology • A minimum of 512 MB of total memory is required 13 Intel Desktop Board DG43NB supports an Intel processor in damage to the board, or the system may result in the LGA775 package. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will...
Product Guide
Page 14
... is disabled. 14 When a PCI Express x16, x8, or x4 add-in card can reduce available addressable system memory. For more information on the Desktop Board back panel. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide NOTE System resources and hardware (such as 1 GB or more of physical addressable memory being available to the operating system and applications...
... is disabled. 14 When a PCI Express x16, x8, or x4 add-in card can reduce available addressable system memory. For more information on the Desktop Board back panel. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide NOTE System resources and hardware (such as 1 GB or more of physical addressable memory being available to the operating system and applications...
Product Guide
Page 15
...com. 15 also supports 1920 x 1080 resolution for an aggregate of 2.5 GHz resulting 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 1.25 GHz resulting in x16 ...
...com. 15 also supports 1920 x 1080 resolution for an aggregate of 2.5 GHz resulting 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 1.25 GHz resulting in x16 ...
Product Guide
Page 16
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 95...
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 95...
Product Guide
Page 17
...; 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 (see Figure 2).
...; 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 (see Figure 2).
Product Guide
Page 18
... (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Table 4. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. Enhanced IDE Interface The...add-in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to three internal headers) via ICH10, connecting one device per channel. 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. LAN Connector LEDs LED A (Link)...
... (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Table 4. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. Enhanced IDE Interface The...add-in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to three internal headers) via ICH10, connecting one device per channel. 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. LAN Connector LEDs LED A (Link)...
Product Guide
Page 19
You do not need to access Setup. Setup options are then available for viewing and changing depending on page 51. 19 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 ...
You do not need to access Setup. Setup options are then available for viewing and changing depending on page 51. 19 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 ...
Product Guide
Page 20
...to the chassis intrusion header on the Desktop Board. See Figure 20 for Management (WfM) specification. The MCH thermal sensor will display 66 °C until the temperature rises above and below acceptable values • Intel Quiet System Technology fan speed control, ..., for all onboard fans, that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DG43NB enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for the location of power supply voltages to detect...
...to the chassis intrusion header on the Desktop Board. See Figure 20 for Management (WfM) specification. The MCH thermal sensor will display 66 °C until the temperature rises above and below acceptable values • Intel Quiet System Technology fan speed control, ..., for all onboard fans, that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DG43NB enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for the location of power supply voltages to detect...
Product Guide
Page 21
... system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. The use of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the ...correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. See Figure 23 on or off the computer power through system control. Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through the Advanced Configuration and Power ...
... system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. The use of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the ...correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. See Figure 23 on or off the computer power through system control. Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through the Advanced Configuration and Power ...
Product Guide
Page 22
...be used with this feature can be off when the computer is in the ACPI S0 state. • The fans are off . 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 ...headers support closed-loop fan control that powers up of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. When signaled by the LED turning amber. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Add-in memory. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up the computer. Instantly Available PC ...
...be used with this feature can be off when the computer is in the ACPI S0 state. • The fans are off . 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 ...headers support closed-loop fan control that powers up of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. When signaled by the LED turning amber. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Add-in memory. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up the computer. Instantly Available PC ...