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..., by estoppel or otherwise, to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DG43RK with BIOS identifier RKG4310H.86A. The furnishing of the Intel® Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN INTEL'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR SUCH PRODUCTS, INTEL ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, AND INTEL DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, RELATING TO...
..., by estoppel or otherwise, to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DG43RK with BIOS identifier RKG4310H.86A. The furnishing of the Intel® Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN INTEL'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR SUCH PRODUCTS, INTEL ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, AND INTEL DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, RELATING TO...
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... abbreviations appear in all specifications of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board DG43RK and its components to provide detailed, technical...the resources of the board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of this level of information. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DG43RK. iii It describes the standard product and available manufacturing...
... abbreviations appear in all specifications of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board DG43RK and its components to provide detailed, technical...the resources of the board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of this level of information. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DG43RK. iii It describes the standard product and available manufacturing...
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... Board Layout 11 1.1.3 Block Diagram 13 1.2 Legacy Considerations 14 1.3 Online Support 14 1.4 Processor 15 1.5 System Memory 16 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 17 1.6 Intel® G43 Express Chipset 19 1.6.1 Intel G43 Graphics Subsystem 19 1.6.2 USB 22 1.6.3 ATA Support 23 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 24 1.8 Legacy I/O Controller 25 1.8.1 Serial Port 25 1.8.2 ...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 Block 56 2.4 Mechanical Considerations 58 v
... Board Layout 11 1.1.3 Block Diagram 13 1.2 Legacy Considerations 14 1.3 Online Support 14 1.4 Processor 15 1.5 System Memory 16 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 17 1.6 Intel® G43 Express Chipset 19 1.6.1 Intel G43 Graphics Subsystem 19 1.6.2 USB 22 1.6.3 ATA Support 23 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 24 1.8 Legacy I/O Controller 25 1.8.1 Serial Port 25 1.8.2 ...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 Block 56 2.4 Mechanical Considerations 58 v
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Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 2.4.1 Form Factor 58 2.5 Electrical Considerations 59 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 59 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 59 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 60 2.6 Thermal Considerations 60 2.7 Reliability 62 2.8 Environmental 62 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 63 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 64 3.3 Resource Configuration 64 3.3.1 PCI* Autoconfiguration 64 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 65...
Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 2.4.1 Form Factor 58 2.5 Electrical Considerations 59 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 59 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 59 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 60 2.6 Thermal Considerations 60 2.7 Reliability 62 2.8 Environmental 62 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 63 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 64 3.3 Resource Configuration 64 3.3.1 PCI* Autoconfiguration 64 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 65...
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Block Diagram 13 3. Component-side Connectors and Headers 46 11. Connection Diagram for AC '97 Audio 48 15. Board Dimensions 58 16. Effects of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 56 15. Wake-up Devices and Events 34 11. System Memory Map 43 12. Serial Port Header 48 17. Parallel Port Header ...
Block Diagram 13 3. Component-side Connectors and Headers 46 11. Connection Diagram for AC '97 Audio 48 15. Board Dimensions 58 16. Effects of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 56 15. Wake-up Devices and Events 34 11. System Memory Map 43 12. Serial Port Header 48 17. Parallel Port Header ...
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... Port 80h POST Sequence 79 44. EMC Regulations 87 47. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings 57 29. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 64 35. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 74 40. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 75 42. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 28. Fan Header Current Capability 59 31. Product...
... Port 80h POST Sequence 79 44. EMC Regulations 87 47. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings 57 29. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 64 35. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 74 40. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 75 42. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 28. Fan Header Current Capability 59 31. Product...
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...8226; One serial port header • PS/2 keyboard/mouse port on the back panel LAN Support BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology Expansion Capabilities Hardware Monitor Subsystem Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) LAN subsystem using the... Broadcom* BCM57788 Gigabit Ethernet Controller • Intel® BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug... fan sense inputs used to monitor fan activity 10 Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification Table 1.
...8226; One serial port header • PS/2 keyboard/mouse port on the back panel LAN Support BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology Expansion Capabilities Hardware Monitor Subsystem Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) LAN subsystem using the... Broadcom* BCM57788 Gigabit Ethernet Controller • Intel® BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug... fan sense inputs used to monitor fan activity 10 Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification Table 1.
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... connector on the back panel • No serial port connector on the back panel 1.3 Online Support To find information about... Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www...
... connector on the back panel • No serial port connector on the back panel 1.3 Online Support To find information about... Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www...
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... memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with 2 Gb memory technology). This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and reliability may not function... under the determined frequency. If non-SPD memory is installed, the BIOS will attempt to accurately configure memory settings for information on page 41 for optimum performance. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.5 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and ...
... memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with 2 Gb memory technology). This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and reliability may not function... under the determined frequency. If non-SPD memory is installed, the BIOS will attempt to accurately configure memory settings for information on page 41 for optimum performance. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.5 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and ...
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... performing graphics functions. DVMT will always use a minimal fixed portion of total system memory installed as well as set in the BIOS Setup program) for maximum 2-D/3-D graphics performance. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification • Display ⎯ Supports digital and analog displays up to the operating system when the additional system memory...
... performing graphics functions. DVMT will always use a minimal fixed portion of total system memory installed as well as set in the BIOS Setup program) for maximum 2-D/3-D graphics performance. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification • Display ⎯ Supports digital and analog displays up to the operating system when the additional system memory...
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... ATA bus allows host and target throttling. ATA-66 protocol is similar to Ultra DMA and is accessible through a 44-pin connector. The BIOS supports Logical Block Addressing (LBA) and Extended Cylinder Head Sector (ECHS) translation modes. The controller's ATA-100 logic can achieve read transfer... rates up to 100 MB/s and write transfer rates up to the BIOS. For information about The location of up to reduce reflections, noise, and inductive coupling. The PATA interface also supports ATAPI devices (such as...
... ATA bus allows host and target throttling. ATA-66 protocol is similar to Ultra DMA and is accessible through a 44-pin connector. The BIOS supports Logical Block Addressing (LBA) and Extended Cylinder Head Sector (ECHS) translation modes. The controller's ATA-100 logic can achieve read transfer... rates up to 100 MB/s and write transfer rates up to the BIOS. For information about The location of up to reduce reflections, noise, and inductive coupling. The PATA interface also supports ATAPI devices (such as...
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...configuration and two devices on page 11 shows the location of the battery. 24 When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery. In legacy mode, standard... ATA I/O and IRQ resources are assigned (IRQ 14 and 15). Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.6.3.2 SATA Interfaces The Intel ICH10 SATA controller offers four independent SATA ports with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s on each channel...
...configuration and two devices on page 11 shows the location of the battery. 24 When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery. In legacy mode, standard... ATA I/O and IRQ resources are assigned (IRQ 14 and 15). Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.6.3.2 SATA Interfaces The Intel ICH10 SATA controller offers four independent SATA ports with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s on each channel...
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... port header • One parallel port header • PS/2-style keyboard or mouse interface • Serial IRQ interface compatible with BIOS support. Use the BIOS Setup program to Figure 10, page 46 Table 17, on page 49 25 For information about The location of the serial port ...the parallel port mode. The serial port supports data transfers at speeds up event interface • Conventional PCI bus power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for the I/O controller. 1.8.1 Serial Port The board has one serial port header located on the board. For...
... port header • One parallel port header • PS/2-style keyboard or mouse interface • Serial IRQ interface compatible with BIOS support. Use the BIOS Setup program to Figure 10, page 46 Table 17, on page 49 25 For information about The location of the serial port ...the parallel port mode. The serial port supports data transfers at speeds up event interface • Conventional PCI bus power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for the I/O controller. 1.8.1 Serial Port The board has one serial port header located on the board. For...
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...; USB ports are turned off during S4/S5 states. • The PCI Express WAKE# signal is controlled by the enable/disable option in the BIOS. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.12.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 10 lists the devices or specific events that provides full ACPI support. Table 10.
...; USB ports are turned off during S4/S5 states. • The PCI Express WAKE# signal is controlled by the enable/disable option in the BIOS. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.12.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 10 lists the devices or specific events that provides full ACPI support. Table 10.
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... total amount of standby current required depends on or off the system power through system control. Failure to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. When resuming from the +5 V standby line.
... total amount of standby current required depends on or off the system power through system control. Failure to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. When resuming from the +5 V standby line.
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... the PCI Express bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state (with Wake on PME enabled in the BIOS). 1.12.2.7 WAKE# Signal Wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to its last known wake state. The use of a USB peripheral that supports... from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. 1.12.2.8 Wake from PS/2 Devices PS/2 device activity wakes the computer from the S3 state. The BIOS can be used to toggle between either the alt-PrtScrn key combination or the "Power" key that also support this specification can participate in an...
... the PCI Express bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state (with Wake on PME enabled in the BIOS). 1.12.2.7 WAKE# Signal Wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to its last known wake state. The use of a USB peripheral that supports... from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. 1.12.2.8 Wake from PS/2 Devices PS/2 device activity wakes the computer from the S3 state. The BIOS can be used to toggle between either the alt-PrtScrn key combination or the "Power" key that also support this specification can participate in an...
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...MB) • Memory-mapped I/O that is dynamically allocated for other system critical functions. These functions include the following: • BIOS/ SPI Flash (32 Mb) • Local APIC (19 MB) • Direct Media Interface (40 MB) • ...to system address space being allocated for Conventional PCI and PCI Express add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash), and chipset overhead resides above the top of DRAM (total system memory). On a system that...• Base graphics memory support (1 MB or 8 MB) • Intel MEI single channel (8 MB) or dual channel (16 MB) 41
...MB) • Memory-mapped I/O that is dynamically allocated for other system critical functions. These functions include the following: • BIOS/ SPI Flash (32 Mb) • Local APIC (19 MB) • Direct Media Interface (40 MB) • ...to system address space being allocated for Conventional PCI and PCI Express add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash), and chipset overhead resides above the top of DRAM (total system memory). On a system that...• Base graphics memory support (1 MB or 8 MB) • Intel MEI single channel (8 MB) or dual channel (16 MB) 41
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Detailed System Memory Address Map 42 Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification The amount of installed memory that can be used when there is no overlap of the system memory map. Figure 8. Figure 8 shows a schematic of system addresses. All installed system memory can be used will vary based on add-in cards, BIOS settings, and operating system installed.
Detailed System Memory Address Map 42 Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification The amount of installed memory that can be used when there is no overlap of the system memory map. Figure 8. Figure 8 shows a schematic of system addresses. All installed system memory can be used will vary based on add-in cards, BIOS settings, and operating system installed.
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... 64 KB 96 KB 160 KB 1 KB 127 KB 512 KB Description Extended memory Runtime BIOS Reserved Potential available high DOS memory (open to the Conventional PCI bus). FFFFF 896 K - 960 K E0000 - Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory 43 Table 11. Technical...
... 64 KB 96 KB 160 KB 1 KB 127 KB 512 KB Description Extended memory Runtime BIOS Reserved Potential available high DOS memory (open to the Conventional PCI bus). FFFFF 896 K - 960 K E0000 - Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory 43 Table 11. Technical...
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... the three modes: normal, configure, and recovery. Otherwise, the board could be damaged. Figure 14 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 56 Figure 14. When the jumper is set to configure mode and the computer is powered-up, the... BIOS compares the processor version and the microcode version in the BIOS and reports if the two match. Location of the BIOS configuration jumper block. The jumper determines the BIOS Setup program's mode. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 2.3 BIOS Configuration Jumper Block CAUTION Do not...
... the three modes: normal, configure, and recovery. Otherwise, the board could be damaged. Figure 14 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 56 Figure 14. When the jumper is set to configure mode and the computer is powered-up, the... BIOS compares the processor version and the microcode version in the BIOS and reports if the two match. Location of the BIOS configuration jumper block. The jumper determines the BIOS Setup program's mode. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 2.3 BIOS Configuration Jumper Block CAUTION Do not...