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Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Specification Update. Intel® Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification May 2009 Order Number: E64767-001US The Intel® Desktop Board DB43LD may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications.
Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Specification Update. Intel® Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification May 2009 Order Number: E64767-001US The Intel® Desktop Board DB43LD may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications.
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... available on the absence or characteristics of the Intel® Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification. Current characterized errata are referenced in the Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Specification Update before placing your distributor to the presented subject matter. INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. Intel Corporation may make changes to them. UNLESS...
... available on the absence or characteristics of the Intel® Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification. Current characterized errata are referenced in the Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Specification Update before placing your distributor to the presented subject matter. INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. Intel Corporation may make changes to them. UNLESS...
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... information about the Intel Desktop Board DB43LD and its components to system integrators. CAUTION Cautions are used in all specifications of information. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DB43LD. Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies ... may be useful to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of this specification. It is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used to call attention to important information. #...
... information about the Intel Desktop Board DB43LD and its components to system integrators. CAUTION Cautions are used in all specifications of information. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DB43LD. Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies ... may be useful to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of this specification. It is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used to call attention to important information. #...
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...,576 bytes) Megabytes per second Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/sec Gbit KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbit/sec xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to...
...,576 bytes) Megabytes per second Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/sec Gbit KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbit/sec xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to...
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Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Map 41 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 41 2.2 Connectors and Headers 44 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors 45 2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers 46 2.3 BIOS Configuration Jumper ...
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Map 41 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 41 2.2 Connectors and Headers 44 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors 45 2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers 46 2.3 BIOS Configuration Jumper ...
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Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 19. States for BIOS Recovery 68 33. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 64 31. AcceptableDrives/Media Types for a One-Color Power LED 52 22. Beep ... Panel Header 51 21. Safety Standards 81 41. Recommended Power Supply Current Values 58 27. Boot Device Menu Options 69 34. EMC Regulations 87 43. Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Environmental Specifications 61 30. Product Certification Markings 88 viii
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 19. States for BIOS Recovery 68 33. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 64 31. AcceptableDrives/Media Types for a One-Color Power LED 52 22. Beep ... Panel Header 51 21. Safety Standards 81 41. Recommended Power Supply Current Values 58 27. Boot Device Menu Options 69 34. EMC Regulations 87 43. Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Environmental Specifications 61 30. Product Certification Markings 88 viii
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... through the Intel® Management Engine (Intel® ME) in ICH10D • Voltage sense to detect out of range power supply voltages • Thermal sense to detect out of range thermal values • Three fan headers • Three fan sense inputs used to monitor fan activity 10 Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification Table 1.
... through the Intel® Management Engine (Intel® ME) in ICH10D • Voltage sense to detect out of range power supply voltages • Thermal sense to detect out of range thermal values • Three fan headers • Three fan sense inputs used to monitor fan activity 10 Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification Table 1.
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Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with specific changes including (but not limited to) the following: • No serial port on the back panel ...require a specialized chassis or cabling solution to use 1.3 Online Support To find information about... Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information Visit this World Wide Web...
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with specific changes including (but not limited to) the following: • No serial port on the back panel ...require a specialized chassis or cabling solution to use 1.3 Online Support To find information about... Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information Visit this World Wide Web...
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... to raise the voltage to 1.92 V to accurately configure memory settings for information on page 41 for optimum performance. Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.5 System Memory The board has two DIMM sockets and supports the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization are... 800 MHz DIMMs with SPD timings of only 5-5-5 or 6-6-6 (tCL-tRCD-tRP) NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with two identical x8 Double-sided DIMMs 2 GB 4 GB 2 GB 4 GB...
... to raise the voltage to 1.92 V to accurately configure memory settings for information on page 41 for optimum performance. Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.5 System Memory The board has two DIMM sockets and supports the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization are... 800 MHz DIMMs with SPD timings of only 5-5-5 or 6-6-6 (tCL-tRCD-tRP) NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with two identical x8 Double-sided DIMMs 2 GB 4 GB 2 GB 4 GB...
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Figure 3. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration # INTEGRATOR'S NOTE Regardless of the Intel Management Engine. 18 This is a requirement of the memory configuration used (dual channel, single channel, or flex mode), Channel A must always be populated. Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration.
Figure 3. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration # INTEGRATOR'S NOTE Regardless of the Intel Management Engine. 18 This is a requirement of the memory configuration used (dual channel, single channel, or flex mode), Channel A must always be populated. Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration.
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Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification • Display ⎯ Supports digital and analog displays up to the graphics buffer as the operating system being used. For Windows Vista*, a minimum of 128 ...
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification • Display ⎯ Supports digital and analog displays up to the graphics buffer as the operating system being used. For Windows Vista*, a minimum of 128 ...
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... accessed by the ADD2/MEC/ADD2+ card. When an ADD2/MEC/ADD2+ card is detected, the Intel GMA 4500 graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is compliant with the DVI 1.0 specification. DVI Port Status Conditions PCI Express x16 Connector Status No add-in card installed Non-video PCI...
... accessed by the ADD2/MEC/ADD2+ card. When an ADD2/MEC/ADD2+ card is detected, the Intel GMA 4500 graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is compliant with the DVI 1.0 specification. DVI Port Status Conditions PCI Express x16 Connector Status No add-in card installed Non-video PCI...
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... GEN2 frequency of the front panel USB headers Refer to ten USB 2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCIand EHCI-compatible drivers. Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.6.1.6 PCI Express x16 Graphics The GMCH supports discrete add in graphics cards via the PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics connector: • Supports PCI Express...
... GEN2 frequency of the front panel USB headers Refer to ten USB 2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCIand EHCI-compatible drivers. Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.6.1.6 PCI Express x16 Graphics The GMCH supports discrete add in graphics cards via the PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics connector: • Supports PCI Express...
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... options for example, the date and time) might not be loaded into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of the board. Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Replace the battery with 3.3 VSB applied. The...
... options for example, the date and time) might not be loaded into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of the board. Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Replace the battery with 3.3 VSB applied. The...
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...and drivers Refer to Figure 10, page 46 Table 12, page 48 26 The front/back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. For information about The location of the front panel audio header The signal names of the front panel... line out signals for both the front and back panel microphone connectors. The front panel audio header provides mic in Figure 4. Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are configurable through the audio device drivers. Item A B C Description Line in ...
...and drivers Refer to Figure 10, page 46 Table 12, page 48 26 The front/back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. For information about The location of the front panel audio header The signal names of the front panel... line out signals for both the front and back panel microphone connectors. The front panel audio header provides mic in Figure 4. Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are configurable through the audio device drivers. Item A B C Description Line in ...
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... 5. Table 6. LAN Connector LED States LED Color State Condition N/A Off LAN link is not established Link (A) Green On Blinking LAN link is operating. Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.10.2 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 5 below). LAN Connector LED...
... 5. Table 6. LAN Connector LED States LED Color State Condition N/A Off LAN link is not established Link (A) Green On Blinking LAN link is operating. Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.10.2 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 5 below). LAN Connector LED...
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... intrusion detection 1.11.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan control include: • Intel Quiet System Technology, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management • Fan speed control controllers and sensors integrated into the ICH10D •... diode sensor for ambient temperature sensing • Thermal sensors in the closed -loop fan control, for Management (WfM) specification. Product Description 1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for all...
... intrusion detection 1.11.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan control include: • Intel Quiet System Technology, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management • Fan speed control controllers and sensors integrated into the ICH10D •... diode sensor for ambient temperature sensing • Thermal sensors in the closed -loop fan control, for Management (WfM) specification. Product Description 1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for all...
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Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers NOTE The minimum thermal reporting threshold for the GMCH is 66 °C. The GMCH thermal sensor will display 66 °C until the temperature rises above this point. 30 Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Item A B C D E F Description Rear chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the processor die Processor fan header Thermal diode, located on the GMCH die Front chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the ICH10D die Figure 6.
Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers NOTE The minimum thermal reporting threshold for the GMCH is 66 °C. The GMCH thermal sensor will display 66 °C until the temperature rises above this point. 30 Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Item A B C D E F Description Rear chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the processor die Processor fan header Thermal diode, located on the GMCH die Front chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the ICH10D die Figure 6.
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Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.12.1.1 System States and Power States Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state transitions. See the ACPI specification for a complete description of 0.7 W. sleeping state G2/S5 G3 - working state ...Processor stopped S3 - Context saved to RAM. device specification specific. Table 8 lists the power states supported by battery or external source. Context not saved. Intel® Management Engine Interface (Intel® MEI) is disconnected from applications and user ...
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.12.1.1 System States and Power States Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state transitions. See the ACPI specification for a complete description of 0.7 W. sleeping state G2/S5 G3 - working state ...Processor stopped S3 - Context saved to RAM. device specification specific. Table 8 lists the power states supported by battery or external source. Context not saved. Intel® Management Engine Interface (Intel® MEI) is disconnected from applications and user ...
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Wake-up Devices and Events These devices/events can wake the computer from specific states. LAN PME# signal Power switch RTC alarm Serial port USB WAKE# signal PS/2 port ...from an ACPI state requires an operating system that can ... 2) S1, S3, S4, S5 (Note 1) Note 1: S4 implies operating system support only. Product Description 1.12.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 9 lists the devices or specific events that provides full ACPI support. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 33
Wake-up Devices and Events These devices/events can wake the computer from specific states. LAN PME# signal Power switch RTC alarm Serial port USB WAKE# signal PS/2 port ...from an ACPI state requires an operating system that can ... 2) S1, S3, S4, S5 (Note 1) Note 1: S4 implies operating system support only. Product Description 1.12.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 9 lists the devices or specific events that provides full ACPI support. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 33