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... information. Use Only for Intel® Desktop Board DP43TF. It is intended for general audiences. 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 install the Desktop Board and other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory...
... information. Use Only for Intel® Desktop Board DP43TF. It is intended for general audiences. 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 install the Desktop Board and other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory...
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... 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® P43 Express Chipset 14 Graphics Support 14 Audio Subsystem 15 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 15 LAN Subsystem 16 LAN Subsystem Software 16 LAN Status Indicators 16 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 17 Enhanced IDE Interface 17 Serial ATA...17 Expandability...17 BIOS ...18 Serial ATA Auto Configuration 18 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 18 Security Passwords 18 Hardware Management Features 19 Fan Speed, Thermal, and Voltage Monitoring and Control 19 Chassis Intrusion 19 Power...
... 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® P43 Express Chipset 14 Graphics Support 14 Audio Subsystem 15 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 15 LAN Subsystem 16 LAN Subsystem Software 16 LAN Status Indicators 16 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 17 Enhanced IDE Interface 17 Serial ATA...17 Expandability...17 BIOS ...18 Serial ATA Auto Configuration 18 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 18 Security Passwords 18 Hardware Management Features 19 Fan Speed, Thermal, and Voltage Monitoring and Control 19 Chassis Intrusion 19 Power...
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...38 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 39 Removing the PCI Express x16 Card 40 Connecting the IDE Cable 41 Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 43 Connecting to Internal Headers and Connectors 44 HD Audio Link Header 45 S/PDIF Connector 45 Chassis Intrusion Header 45 Front Panel HD Audio Header 46 USB 2.0 Headers 46 Serial Port Header 47 Front Panel Header 47 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 47 IEEE 1394a Header 48 Connecting to the Audio System 48 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables 49 Chassis Fan Cables 49 Power Supply Cables 50 Setting the BIOS Configuration...
...38 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 39 Removing the PCI Express x16 Card 40 Connecting the IDE Cable 41 Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 43 Connecting to Internal Headers and Connectors 44 HD Audio Link Header 45 S/PDIF Connector 45 Chassis Intrusion Header 45 Front Panel HD Audio Header 46 USB 2.0 Headers 46 Serial Port Header 47 Front Panel Header 47 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 47 IEEE 1394a Header 48 Connecting to the Audio System 48 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables 49 Chassis Fan Cables 49 Power Supply Cables 50 Setting the BIOS Configuration...
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...Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 35 16. Installing a DIMM 37 18. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 40 20. Location of the +5 V Standby Power Indicator 22 4. LAN Connector LEDs 17 5. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 45 8. Installing the I/O Shield 27 5. Lift the Load Plate 30 8. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 39 19. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 43 22. Connecting Power Supply Cables 50 26. Audio Jack Retasking Support 15 4. S/PDIF Connector Signal Names 45 7. Intel Desktop Board DP43TF Components 11 2. Close the Load Plate 32 12. Use...
...Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 35 16. Installing a DIMM 37 18. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 40 20. Location of the +5 V Standby Power Indicator 22 4. LAN Connector LEDs 17 5. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 45 8. Installing the I/O Shield 27 5. Lift the Load Plate 30 8. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 39 19. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 43 22. Connecting Power Supply Cables 50 26. Audio Jack Retasking Support 15 4. S/PDIF Connector Signal Names 45 7. Intel Desktop Board DP43TF Components 11 2. Close the Load Plate 32 12. Use...
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... supporting PCI Express graphics add-in cards 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 Support • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector • Three PCI Express 1.1 x1 connectors • Three PCI* connectors Legacy I/O Controller that provides: • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports • One serial...
... supporting PCI Express graphics add-in cards 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 Support • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector • Three PCI Express 1.1 x1 connectors • Three PCI* connectors Legacy I/O Controller that provides: • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports • One serial...
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...; 32 Mbit symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel • ENERGY STAR* capable 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...
...; 32 Mbit symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel • ENERGY STAR* capable 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...
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... all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. The processor connects to configure the memory controller for more information about: • Instructions on the screen at power up. Go to the following locations for normal operation. Desktop Board Features 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. The Desktop Board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below...
... all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. The processor connects to configure the memory controller for more information about: • Instructions on the screen at power up. Go to the following locations for normal operation. Desktop Board Features 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. The Desktop Board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below...
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...: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Location of the onboard audio headers, Figure 22 on page 44 • The location and description of the back panel audio connectors, Figure 23 on page 48 Table 3 lists the supported functions for PCI systems • PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support 15 Audio Jack Retasking Support Jack Green...
...: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Location of the onboard audio headers, Figure 22 on page 44 • The location and description of the back panel audio connectors, Figure 23 on page 48 Table 3 lists the supported functions for PCI systems • PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support 15 Audio Jack Retasking Support Jack Green...
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... engine • 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 DP43TF link on the back panel (see Figure 2). Figure 2. LAN Status Indicators 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. These LEDs indicate the...
... engine • 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 DP43TF link on the back panel (see Figure 2). Figure 2. LAN Status Indicators 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. These LEDs indicate the...
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... Setup options. If only the supervisor password is booted. Setup options are then available for a password. The BIOS can boot the computer. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that add-in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. You can be set , the computer boots without asking for viewing and changing depending on page 52. 18 Intel Desktop Board DP43TF Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utilities...
... Setup options. If only the supervisor password is booted. Setup options are then available for a password. The BIOS can boot the computer. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that add-in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. You can be set , the computer boots without asking for viewing and changing depending on page 52. 18 Intel Desktop Board DP43TF Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utilities...
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... the location of Intel Desktop Board DP43TF 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 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, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management NOTE Memory must be compatible...
... the location of Intel Desktop Board DP43TF 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 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, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management NOTE Memory must be compatible...
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... power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer. The use of the power connectors. 20 The Desktop Board has two power connectors. Intel Desktop Board DP43TF Product Guide Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The computer's response can turn off ). When an ACPI-enabled...
... power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer. The use of the power connectors. 20 The Desktop Board has two power connectors. Intel Desktop Board DP43TF Product Guide Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The computer's response can turn off ). When an ACPI-enabled...
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... Specification. Failure to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the Desktop Board may lose register settings stored in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that powers up of the computer through a network. If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on when the computer is in the ACPI S0 state. • The fans are off . LAN...
... Specification. Failure to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the Desktop Board may lose register settings stored in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that powers up of the computer through a network. If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on when the computer is in the ACPI S0 state. • The fans are off . LAN...
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... for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/, finding the product, and clicking on the Technical Documents tab. Intel Desktop Board DP43TF Product Guide +5 V Standby Power Indicator CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . Location of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from an ACPI S3 state. USB bus activity wakes the computer from USB. Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the...
... for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/, finding the product, and clicking on the Technical Documents tab. Intel Desktop Board DP43TF Product Guide +5 V Standby Power Indicator CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . Location of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from an ACPI S3 state. USB bus activity wakes the computer from USB. Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the...
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... components. 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 and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect to operate even though the front panel power button is not available, you open the computer or perform any of the computer chassis. 25...
... components. 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 and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect to operate even though the front panel power button is not available, you open the computer or perform any of the computer chassis. 25...
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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 Figure 12. However, since a fan with a 4-pin connector as shown in Figure 12, A is recommended; A fan with a 3-pin connector cannot use the onboard fan control, the fan will always operate at full speed. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Removing the Processor For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the 4-pin processor fan header (see 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 Figure 12. However, since a fan with a 4-pin connector as shown in Figure 12, A is recommended; A fan with a 3-pin connector cannot use the onboard fan control, the fan will always operate at full speed. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Removing the Processor For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the 4-pin processor fan header (see Figure 12). ...
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... Turn off all peripheral devices connected to connect two USB devices. Intel Desktop Board DP43TF Product Guide Front Panel HD Audio Header Figure 22, D shows the location of the three USB 2.0 headers. USB 2.0 Headers See Figure 22, E for the front panel audio header. Table 8. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name 1 PORT 1L 3 PORT 1R 5 PORT 2R 7 SENSE_SEND 9 PORT 2L Pin Signal Name 2 GND 4 PRESENCE# 6 SENSE1_RETURN 8 KEY (no device or a low-speed USB device is attached to the front panel audio header, follow these steps: 1. Install...
... Turn off all peripheral devices connected to connect two USB devices. Intel Desktop Board DP43TF Product Guide Front Panel HD Audio Header Figure 22, D shows the location of the three USB 2.0 headers. USB 2.0 Headers See Figure 22, E for the front panel audio header. Table 8. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name 1 PORT 1L 3 PORT 1R 5 PORT 2R 7 SENSE_SEND 9 PORT 2L Pin Signal Name 2 GND 4 PRESENCE# 6 SENSE1_RETURN 8 KEY (no device or a low-speed USB device is attached to the front panel audio header, follow these steps: 1. Install...
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Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Place the jumper on page 25. 2. Use the arrow keys to clear passwords. Setup displays the maintenance menu again. 9. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to normal mode. 1. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 26). 5. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3. Intel Desktop Board DP43TF Product Guide Table 14. Use this menu to select Clear Passwords. Clearing Passwords This procedure...
Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Place the jumper on page 25. 2. Use the arrow keys to clear passwords. Setup displays the maintenance menu again. 9. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to normal mode. 1. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 26). 5. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3. Intel Desktop Board DP43TF Product Guide Table 14. Use this menu to select Clear Passwords. Clearing Passwords This procedure...
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... the Intel Desktop Board DP43TF page. Your system will be used to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Under the "Software and drivers" heading, click on the "BIOS Update" link and select the Express BIOS Update file. 3. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive. (You can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility...
... the Intel Desktop Board DP43TF page. Your system will be used to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Under the "Software and drivers" heading, click on the "BIOS Update" link and select the Express BIOS Update file. 3. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive. (You can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility...
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... For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Intel Desktop Board DP43TF Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. 1. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm...
... For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Intel Desktop Board DP43TF Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. 1. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm...