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.... may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Document Organization The chapters in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for installation in this Product Guide are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB. It is...
.... may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Document Organization The chapters in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for installation in this Product Guide are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB. It is...
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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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...Socket Lever 29 7. Use DDR2 DIMMs 35 15. Feature Summary 9 2. Contents Restriction of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 50 25. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 11 2. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 48 23. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 31 10. Close ...the IDE Cable 41 19. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 42 20. Location of the +5 V Standby Power Indicator 23 4. Audio Jack Retasking Support 16 4. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 44 6. S/PDIF Connector Signal Names 44 7. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 9. USB...
...Socket Lever 29 7. Use DDR2 DIMMs 35 15. Feature Summary 9 2. Contents Restriction of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 50 25. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 11 2. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 48 23. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 31 10. Close ...the IDE Cable 41 19. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 42 20. Location of the +5 V Standby Power Indicator 23 4. Audio Jack Retasking Support 16 4. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 44 6. S/PDIF Connector Signal Names 44 7. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 9. USB...
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... port routed to an onboard IEEE 1394a header • Six Serial ATA (SATA) channels (3.0 Gb/s) 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.
... port routed to an onboard IEEE 1394a header • Six Serial ATA (SATA) channels (3.0 Gb/s) 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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... to 1.0 GB utilizing 256 Mb technology • Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 Gb technology • Up to the board, or the system may result in the LGA775 package. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB supports an Intel processor in damage to 4.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology • A minimum of 512 MB of total memory is required 13 If...
... to 1.0 GB utilizing 256 Mb technology • Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 Gb technology • Up to the board, or the system may result in the LGA775 package. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB supports an Intel processor in damage to 4.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology • A minimum of 512 MB of total memory is required 13 If...
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... (ICH10) with DMI The GMCH component provides interfaces to the following locations for the board's I/O paths. The GMA X4500 graphics controller supports dual independent displays via the VGA and DVI-D connectors on the system configuration and operating system. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide NOTE System resources and hardware (such as 1 GB or more of physical...
... (ICH10) with DMI The GMCH component provides interfaces to the following locations for the board's I/O paths. The GMA X4500 graphics controller supports dual independent displays via the VGA and DVI-D connectors on the system configuration and operating system. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide NOTE System resources and hardware (such as 1 GB or more of physical...
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.../s total). For more information go 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 technology...
.../s total). For more information go 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 technology...
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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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... the RJ-45 LAN connector located on Intel's World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. 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)... • 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).
... the RJ-45 LAN connector located on Intel's World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. 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)... • 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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... established LAN activity is 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 accommodate operating systems that fully...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. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Table 4. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with PCI Express 1.1 add-in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ...
... established LAN activity is 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 accommodate operating systems that fully...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. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Table 4. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with PCI Express 1.1 add-in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ...
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... °C. 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 Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel Quiet System ...board's fan speed, thermal, and voltage monitoring and control features include the following: • Monitoring of the chassis intrusion header. 20 Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that can adjust fan speed according to detect levels above this point. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the Desktop Board...
... °C. 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 Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel Quiet System ...board's fan speed, thermal, and voltage monitoring and control features include the following: • Monitoring of the chassis intrusion header. 20 Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that can adjust fan speed according to detect levels above this point. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the Desktop Board...
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...⎯ Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse ⎯ Wake from USB ⎯ Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support ⎯ WAKE# signal wake-up support • ENERGY STAR qualified ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions... was interrupted (either on page 49 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: ...
...⎯ Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse ⎯ Wake from USB ⎯ Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support ⎯ WAKE# signal wake-up support • ENERGY STAR qualified ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions... was interrupted (either on page 49 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: ...
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...awake state. If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on 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 sleep state is... in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that can damage the power supply. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header, two 3-pin chassis fan headers, and one 4-pin chassis fan header. Failure to...
...awake state. If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on 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 sleep state is... in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that can damage the power supply. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header, two 3-pin chassis fan headers, and one 4-pin chassis fan header. Failure to...
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... +5 V Standby Power Indicator CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . Failure to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/, finding the product, and clicking on the board even when the computer appears to the board. For example, when this green LED is lit, standby power is asserted, the computer wakes from USB. Location of a USB...
... +5 V Standby Power Indicator CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . Failure to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/, finding the product, and clicking on the board even when the computer appears to the board. For example, when this green LED is lit, standby power is asserted, the computer wakes from USB. Location of a USB...
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.../go/energystar. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the Desktop Board. Speaker A speaker is mounted on the PCI Express bus is turned off . 24 ENERGY STAR* Qualified In 2007, the US...
.../go/energystar. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the Desktop Board. Speaker A speaker is mounted on the PCI Express bus is turned off . 24 ENERGY STAR* Qualified In 2007, the US...
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...installation instructions. If you do not follow these instructions or the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to find out how you can ensure that the calculated total current loads of all the modules within the computer ...all warnings and cautions in this section and the instructions supplied with regional laws and regulations. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical ...
...installation instructions. If you do not follow these instructions or the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to find out how you can ensure that the calculated total current loads of all the modules within the computer ...all warnings and cautions in this section and the instructions supplied with regional laws and regulations. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical ...
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Figure 13. For dual-channel performance, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in single-channel memory operation. 34 Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory configurations will result in speed and size (see Figure 13). The desktop board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. 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.
Figure 13. For dual-channel performance, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in single-channel memory operation. 34 Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory configurations will result in speed and size (see Figure 13). The desktop board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. 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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The cable supports the ATA-66/100 transfer protocol. Do not connect an ATA device as a slave on page 25. • Attach the cable end with the single connector (blue) to the Intel Desktop Board (Figure 18, A). • Attach the cable end with drives 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 that of the slowest drive. Figure 18 shows the correct...
The cable supports the ATA-66/100 transfer protocol. Do not connect an ATA device as a slave on page 25. • Attach the cable end with the single connector (blue) to the Intel Desktop Board (Figure 18, A). • Attach the cable end with drives 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 that of the slowest drive. Figure 18 shows the correct...
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Attach one end the SATA cable to the Desktop Board. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 19, A). 3. Each cable can be used to connect a single SATA drive to one of the SATA cable to the SATA drive (Figure 19, B). Attach the other end of the SATA connectors on page 25. 2. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 42 Figure 19. For correct cable function: 1. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol.
Attach one end the SATA cable to the Desktop Board. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 19, A). 3. Each cable can be used to connect a single SATA drive to one of the SATA cable to the SATA drive (Figure 19, B). Attach the other end of the SATA connectors on page 25. 2. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 42 Figure 19. For correct cable function: 1. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol.