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...supported without further evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety standards, regulations, and product certifications Conventions The following conventions are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board...manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for installation in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB. It is intended for general audiences. ...
...supported without further evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety standards, regulations, and product certifications Conventions The following conventions are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board...manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for installation in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB. It is intended for general audiences. ...
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...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 Software 17 LAN Status Indicators 17 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support... 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 You Begin 25 Installation Precautions 26...
...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 Software 17 LAN Status Indicators 17 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support... 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 You Begin 25 Installation Precautions 26...
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...46 11. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 46 13. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 11 2. Lift the Load Plate 30 8. Remove the Protective ... Install the Processor 31 11. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 12 3. Lift the Socket Lever 29 7. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 42 20. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table ... 9. S/PDIF Connector Signal Names 44 7. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 47 vii Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 6. Feature Summary 9 2. LAN Connector LEDs 18 ...
...46 11. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 46 13. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 11 2. Lift the Load Plate 30 8. Remove the Protective ... Install the Processor 31 11. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 12 3. Lift the Socket Lever 29 7. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 42 20. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table ... 9. S/PDIF Connector Signal Names 44 7. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 47 vii Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 6. Feature Summary 9 2. LAN Connector LEDs 18 ...
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... package • Two 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 800/667 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for up 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.
... package • Two 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 800/667 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for up 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.
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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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... the processor, page 29 in damage to the board, or the system may result in Chapter 2 • Supported processors 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. The Desktop Board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below...
... the processor, page 29 in damage to the board, or the system may result in Chapter 2 • Supported processors 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. The Desktop Board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below...
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.... For more information on the Desktop Board back panel. The GMA X4500 graphics controller supports dual independent displays via the VGA and DVI-D connectors on the Intel G43 Express Chipset go to http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/ Intel G43 Graphics Subsystem The Intel G43 Express Chipset contains two separate... Express Chipset consists of as much as PCI Express) require physical memory address locations that can be used. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide NOTE System resources and hardware (such as 1 GB or more of physical addressable memory being available...
.... For more information on the Desktop Board back panel. The GMA X4500 graphics controller supports dual independent displays via the VGA and DVI-D connectors on the Intel G43 Express Chipset go to http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/ Intel G43 Graphics Subsystem The Intel G43 Express Chipset contains two separate... Express Chipset consists of as much as PCI Express) require physical memory address locations that can be used. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide NOTE System resources and hardware (such as 1 GB or more of physical addressable memory being available...
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..., for digital and analog displays up to http://pcisig.com. 15 Desktop Board Features The Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller has the following features: • Advanced graphics performance, including: ⎯ DirectX10.0* and OpenGL* 2.0 compliant ⎯ Shader Model 4.0 support • Enhanced video playback support, including: ⎯ Intel® Clear Video Technology (for more information on PCI Express...
..., for digital and analog displays up to http://pcisig.com. 15 Desktop Board Features The Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller has the following features: • Advanced graphics performance, including: ⎯ DirectX10.0* and OpenGL* 2.0 compliant ⎯ Shader Model 4.0 support • Enhanced video playback support, including: ⎯ Intel® Clear Video Technology (for more information on PCI Express...
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... the front panel and back panel audio jacks. 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 front panel and back panel audio jacks. 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...
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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. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in cards) • Three PCI Express 1.1 x1 connectors • Three PCI bus connectors 18 The interface supports: • Up to accommodate operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support...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 2.0 ports are backward compatible with PCI Express 1.1 add-...
Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Table 4. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in cards) • Three PCI Express 1.1 x1 connectors • Three PCI bus connectors 18 The interface supports: • Up to accommodate operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support...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 2.0 ports are backward compatible with PCI Express 1.1 add-...
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Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that can adjust fan speed according to thermal conditions. • Fan speed controllers and sensors integrated into ICH10 • Thermal sensors in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel Quiet System Technology. • ...: • Monitoring of power supply voltages to detect levels above this point. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DG43NB enable the board to be installed in the processor, the MCH, and ICH10, plus an onboard...
Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that can adjust fan speed according to thermal conditions. • Fan speed controllers and sensors integrated into ICH10 • Thermal sensors in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel Quiet System Technology. • ...: • Monitoring of power supply voltages to detect levels above this point. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DG43NB enable the board to be installed in the processor, the MCH, and ICH10, plus an onboard...
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...the power connectors. 21 Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was interrupted (either on page 49 for the location of a computer. Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power ...management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. The use of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI...
...the power connectors. 21 Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was interrupted (either on page 49 for the location of a computer. Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power ...management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. The use of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI...
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... Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Add-in cards that support this Desktop Board must be able to provide enough standby current to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Fan Headers The function/...fan control that powers up device or event, the computer quickly returns to its last known awake state. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on when the ...
... Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Add-in cards that support this Desktop Board must be able to provide enough standby current to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Fan Headers The function/...fan control that powers up device or event, the computer quickly returns to its last known awake state. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on when the ...
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... S3 state. Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to the board. The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in Figure 3, is lit when there is standby power still present on the board even when the computer appears to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/, finding the product, and clicking on the Technical Documents...
... S3 state. Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to the board. The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in Figure 3, is lit when there is standby power still present on the board even when the computer appears to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/, finding the product, and clicking on the Technical Documents...
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...-of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. This Desktop Board meets the ENERGY STAR Category B requirements. For information about the ENERGY STAR specifications, see http://intel.com/go/energystar. ENERGY STAR* Qualified In 2007, the US Department of -day...for instructions on the Desktop Board keeps the clock current when the computer is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the Desktop Board. The battery on how...
...-of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. This Desktop Board meets the ENERGY STAR Category B requirements. For information about the ENERGY STAR specifications, see http://intel.com/go/energystar. ENERGY STAR* Qualified In 2007, the US Department of -day...for instructions on the Desktop Board keeps the clock current when the computer is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the Desktop Board. The battery on how...
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... to find out how you can ensure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of ... safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. If the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to Appendix B on the chassis • Hot components (such as processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to...
... to find out how you can ensure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of ... safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. If the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to Appendix B on the chassis • Hot components (such as processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to...
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The desktop board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory configurations will result in speed and size (see Figure 13). For dual-channel performance, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in single-channel memory operation. 34 Figure 13. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure.
The desktop board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory configurations will result in speed and size (see Figure 13). For dual-channel performance, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in single-channel memory operation. 34 Figure 13. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure.
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Figure 18 shows the correct installation of the slowest drive. The cable supports the ATA-66/100 transfer protocol. NOTES ATA-66/100 compatible cables are attached to the same cable, the maximum transfer rate between the drives ... disk drive and a disk drive using any other IDE transfer protocol are backward compatible with the two closely spaced connectors (gray and black) to the Desktop Board. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Connecting the IDE Cable The IDE cable can be reduced to an ATAPI CD-ROM drive. Do not connect an ATA device as...
Figure 18 shows the correct installation of the slowest drive. The cable supports the ATA-66/100 transfer protocol. NOTES ATA-66/100 compatible cables are attached to the same cable, the maximum transfer rate between the drives ... disk drive and a disk drive using any other IDE transfer protocol are backward compatible with the two closely spaced connectors (gray and black) to the Desktop Board. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Connecting the IDE Cable The IDE cable can be reduced to an ATAPI CD-ROM drive. Do not connect an ATA device as...
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Attach one end the SATA cable to one of the SATA cable to the Desktop Board. Figure 19. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 19, A). 3. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 42 Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Attach the other end of the SATA connectors on page 25. 2. Each cable can be used to connect a single SATA drive to the SATA drive (Figure 19, B). For correct cable function: 1.
Attach one end the SATA cable to one of the SATA cable to the Desktop Board. Figure 19. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 19, A). 3. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 42 Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Attach the other end of the SATA connectors on page 25. 2. Each cable can be used to connect a single SATA drive to the SATA drive (Figure 19, B). For correct cable function: 1.