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..., 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 Communications. Copyright © 2008, Intel Corporation. These limits are available on a circuit other than the one or more of documents which the receiver...
..., 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 Communications. Copyright © 2008, Intel Corporation. These limits are available on a circuit other than the one or more of documents which the receiver...
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... Guide is not intended for technically qualified personnel. It is intended for general audiences. Use Only for Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB. iii Preface This Product Guide gives information about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of product features 2 Installing... and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error ...
... Guide is not intended for technically qualified personnel. It is intended for general audiences. Use Only for Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB. iii Preface This Product Guide gives information about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of product features 2 Installing... and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error ...
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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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... Express x16 Card 38 17. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 42 20. Location of the +5 V Standby Power Indicator 23 4. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 12 3. LAN Status LEDs 17 3. Installing a DIMM 36 16. Location of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 71 EU RoHS 71 ...Power LED Header Signal Names 46 13. Contents Restriction of the Chassis Fan Headers 48 23. Installing the I/O Shield 27 5. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 6. Lift the Load Plate 30 8. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 44 8. USB 2.0 Header Signal...
... Express x16 Card 38 17. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 42 20. Location of the +5 V Standby Power Indicator 23 4. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 12 3. LAN Status LEDs 17 3. Installing a DIMM 36 16. Location of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 71 EU RoHS 71 ...Power LED Header Signal Names 46 13. Contents Restriction of the Chassis Fan Headers 48 23. Installing the I/O Shield 27 5. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 6. Lift the Load Plate 30 8. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 44 8. USB 2.0 Header Signal...
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EMC Regulations 74 21. BIOS Error Messages 63 17. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark 72 20. Beep Codes 63 16. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide 14. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 51 15. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 71 19. Product Certification Markings 76 viii Safety Standards 65 18.
EMC Regulations 74 21. BIOS Error Messages 63 17. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark 72 20. Beep Codes 63 16. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide 14. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 51 15. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 71 19. Product Certification Markings 76 viii Safety Standards 65 18.
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Table 1. 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 ...8226; 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 Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the...
Table 1. 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 ...8226; 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 Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the...
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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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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. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DG43NB.
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... Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the Desktop Board may not function properly. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. or double-sided DIMMs (except double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization) ⎯ Memory configurations listed below . • Two 240...
... Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the Desktop Board may not function properly. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. or double-sided DIMMs (except double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization) ⎯ Memory configurations listed below . • Two 240...
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...component provides interfaces to the operating system and applications, depending on 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 Chapter... to the processor, memory, PCI Express, and the DMI interconnect. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide NOTE System resources and hardware (such as 1 GB or more information on the Desktop Board back panel. This could result in card can reduce available addressable system...
...component provides interfaces to the operating system and applications, depending on 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 Chapter... to the processor, memory, PCI Express, and the DMI interconnect. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide NOTE System resources and hardware (such as 1 GB or more information on the Desktop Board back panel. This could result in card can reduce available addressable system...
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... of 8 GB/s when operating in x16 mode. • Supports PCI Express 2.0 frequency of 2.5 GHz resulting in x16 mode. 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 technology, go to http://intel.com/products/chipsets/clear_video/) ⎯ Support for playback of Blu-ray Disc* technology DVDs...
... of 8 GB/s when operating in x16 mode. • Supports PCI Express 2.0 frequency of 2.5 GHz resulting in x16 mode. 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 technology, go to http://intel.com/products/chipsets/clear_video/) ⎯ Support for playback of Blu-ray Disc* technology DVDs...
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... Input/Output (I/O) Controller The I /O controller hub • RealTek ALC888VC audio codec • Intel High Definition Audio front panel audio header • Intel High Definition Audio Link header • Onboard 3-pin S/PDIF output connector The audio subsystem supports ... 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/ •...
... Input/Output (I/O) Controller The I /O controller hub • RealTek ALC888VC audio codec • Intel High Definition Audio front panel audio header • Intel High Definition Audio Link header • Onboard 3-pin S/PDIF output connector The audio subsystem supports ... 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/ •...
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...and the LAN subsystem is operating. 17 These LEDs indicate the operating states of the LAN. Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel® ICH10 • Intel 82567V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • RJ-45 LAN connector with... 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 Status Indicators Two LEDs are built ...
...and the LAN subsystem is operating. 17 These LEDs indicate the operating states of the LAN. Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel® ICH10 • Intel 82567V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • RJ-45 LAN connector with... 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 Status Indicators Two LEDs are built ...
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...8226; 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. Expandability For ... occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to 12 USB 2.0 ports (six ports routed to the back panel and six ports routed to two IDE...1.1 x1 connectors • Three PCI bus connectors 18 This may be required to USB 1.1 operation. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Table 4.
...8226; 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. Expandability For ... occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to 12 USB 2.0 ports (six ports routed to the back panel and six ports routed to two IDE...1.1 x1 connectors • Three PCI bus connectors 18 This may be required to USB 1.1 operation. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Table 4.
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... is booted. You do not need to access Setup. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set for the BIOS Setup and for a password. 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...
... is booted. You do not need to access Setup. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set for the BIOS Setup and for a password. 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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...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 remote sensor NOTE The minimum thermal reporting threshold for the MCH is 66 °C. See Figure 20 for Management (WfM) specification. Chassis Intrusion The board... a mechanical switch on the Desktop Board. The MCH thermal sensor will display 66 °C until the temperature rises above and below acceptable values • Intel Quiet System Technology fan speed control...
...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 remote sensor NOTE The minimum thermal reporting threshold for the MCH is 66 °C. See Figure 20 for Management (WfM) specification. Chassis Intrusion The board... a mechanical switch on the Desktop Board. The MCH thermal sensor will display 66 °C until the temperature rises above and below acceptable values • Intel Quiet System Technology fan speed control...
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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... ENERGY STAR qualified ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V...
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... ENERGY STAR qualified ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V...
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... can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up the computer. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts... headers support closed-loop fan control that powers up of the computer through a network. When signaled by the LED turning amber. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are off .
... can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up the computer. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts... headers support closed-loop fan control that powers up of the computer through a network. When signaled by the LED turning amber. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are off .