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...residential installation. 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 is present on the board, the following statement applies: FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with... the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB may contain design defects or errors known as the property of the FCC Rules. For questions related to comply with...
...residential installation. 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 is present on the board, the following statement applies: FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with... the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB may contain design defects or errors known as the property of the FCC Rules. For questions related to comply with...
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...: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for general audiences. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are...
...: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for general audiences. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are...
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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.
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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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...15. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 39 18. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 47 vii Connecting the IDE Cable 41 19. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 73 Tables 1. S/PDIF Connector Signal Names 44 7. Serial Port Header Signal Names 46 11....Jack Retasking Support 16 4. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 45 10. Lift the Socket Lever 29 7. Installing the I/O Shield 27 5. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 6. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 33 13. Removing the Battery 57 26. Remove the Protective...
...15. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 39 18. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 47 vii Connecting the IDE Cable 41 19. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 73 Tables 1. S/PDIF Connector Signal Names 44 7. Serial Port Header Signal Names 46 11....Jack Retasking Support 16 4. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 45 10. Lift the Socket Lever 29 7. Installing the I/O Shield 27 5. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 6. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 33 13. Removing the Battery 57 26. Remove the Protective...
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Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 71 19. EMC Regulations 74 21. Safety Standards 65 18. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark 72 20. Beep Codes 63 16. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 51 15. BIOS Error Messages 63 17. Product Certification Markings 76 viii Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide 14.
Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 71 19. EMC Regulations 74 21. Safety Standards 65 18. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark 72 20. Beep Codes 63 16. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 51 15. BIOS Error Messages 63 17. Product Certification Markings 76 viii Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide 14.
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...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 ...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.
...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 ...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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Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for EFI • 32 Mbit symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced ...; 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 Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for EFI • 32 Mbit symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced ...; 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...
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Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 11 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DG43NB. Figure 1.
Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components 11 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DG43NB. Figure 1.
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... 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. Go to the board, or the system may result in the LGA775 package. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB supports an Intel processor in damage to the following locations for : ⎯ Non-ECC, 1.8 V, DDR2 800/667 MHz memory...
... 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. Go to the board, or the system may result in the LGA775 package. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB supports an Intel processor in damage to the following locations for : ⎯ Non-ECC, 1.8 V, DDR2 800/667 MHz memory...
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... X4500 graphics controller supports dual independent displays via the VGA and DVI-D connectors on the Desktop Board, the Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller is disabled. 14 The component also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide NOTE System resources and hardware (such as 1 GB or more of physical...
... X4500 graphics controller supports dual independent displays via the VGA and DVI-D connectors on the Desktop Board, the Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller is disabled. 14 The component also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide NOTE System resources and hardware (such as 1 GB or more of physical...
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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...
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...
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...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 into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on Intel's World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Figure 2. These LEDs ...
...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 into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on Intel's World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Figure 2. These LEDs ...
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... at USB 1.1 speeds. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Table 4. Enhanced IDE Interface The board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as 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. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with PCI Express 1.1 add-in the BIOS reverts...
... at USB 1.1 speeds. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Table 4. Enhanced IDE Interface The board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as 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. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with PCI Express 1.1 add-in the BIOS reverts...
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... the chassis that can adjust fan speed according to the chassis intrusion header on the Desktop Board. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DG43NB enable the board to detect levels above this point. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that can be compatible with the Wired for the location...
... the chassis that can adjust fan speed according to the chassis intrusion header on the Desktop Board. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DG43NB enable the board to detect levels above this point. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that can be compatible with the Wired for the location...
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...specification can adjust the fan speed according 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 power management and can be used with this feature can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI ... current necessary to thermal conditions. • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection. Failure to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are off . The...
...specification can adjust the fan speed according 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 power management and can be used with this feature can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI ... current necessary to thermal conditions. • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection. Failure to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are off . The...
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... ENERGY STAR specifications, see http://intel.com/go/energystar. Go to page 52 for instructions on the Desktop Board. Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board has a time-of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide WAKE# Signal Wake-up... Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI Express bus is turned off . 24 Battery A battery on the Desktop Board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the...
... ENERGY STAR specifications, see http://intel.com/go/energystar. Go to page 52 for instructions on the Desktop Board. Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board has a time-of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide WAKE# Signal Wake-up... Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI Express bus is turned off . 24 Battery A battery on the Desktop Board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the...
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...Do not overload the power supply output. Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements Read and adhere the instructions in the installation instructions. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Installation Precautions When you increase safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. If the ... with these instructions and the instructions provided by the chassis and module suppliers, you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of each of the power supplies output ...
...Do not overload the power supply output. Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements Read and adhere the instructions in the installation instructions. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Installation Precautions When you increase safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. If the ... with these instructions and the instructions provided by the chassis and module suppliers, you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of each of the power supplies output ...
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... you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 Failure to your chassis manual for Intel Desktop Board DG43NB. Refer to disconnect the power before performing the procedures described here. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Figure 5.
... you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 Failure to your chassis manual for Intel Desktop Board DG43NB. Refer to disconnect the power before performing the procedures described here. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Figure 5.
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Do not discard the protective socket cover. Lift the load plate (Figure 7, A). Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide 3. Lift the Load Plate 4. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the socket. Figure 8. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 30 Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 7, B). Figure 7. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the load plate (Figure 8).
Do not discard the protective socket cover. Lift the load plate (Figure 7, A). Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide 3. Lift the Load Plate 4. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the socket. Figure 8. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 30 Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 7, B). Figure 7. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the load plate (Figure 8).
