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Contents 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 9 1.1.1 Feature Summary 9 1.1.2 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 Parallel Port 25 1.9 Audio...
Contents 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 9 1.1.1 Feature Summary 9 1.1.2 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 Parallel Port 25 1.9 Audio...
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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 3.5 Legacy USB Support 66 3.6 BIOS Updates 67 3.6.1 Language Support 67 3.6.2 Custom...
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 3.5 Legacy USB Support 66 3.6 BIOS Updates 67 3.6.1 Language Support 67 3.6.2 Custom...
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...LED 38 8. Wake-up Devices and Events 34 11. States for Front Panel USB Headers 54 13. LAN Connector LED Locations 29 6. Supported Memory Configurations 16 4. Chassis Intrusion Header 50 20. Back Panel Audio Connectors 27 5. Parallel Port Header 49 18. Alternate Front Panel Power LED... Header 54 vii Processor Core Power Connector 51 23. Audio Jack Retasking Support 26 7. S/PDIF Header 49 19. Main Power Connector 51 24. Component-side Connectors and Headers 46 11. Thermal Sensors and Fan ...
...LED 38 8. Wake-up Devices and Events 34 11. States for Front Panel USB Headers 54 13. LAN Connector LED Locations 29 6. Supported Memory Configurations 16 4. Chassis Intrusion Header 50 20. Back Panel Audio Connectors 27 5. Parallel Port Header 49 18. Alternate Front Panel Power LED... Header 54 vii Processor Core Power Connector 51 23. Audio Jack Retasking Support 26 7. S/PDIF Header 49 19. Main Power Connector 51 24. Component-side Connectors and Headers 46 11. Thermal Sensors and Fan ...
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...-ECC DDR3 800, 1066, or 1333 (OC) MHz DIMMs Intel® G43 Express Chipset, consisting of Intel Desktop Board DG43RK. Feature Summary Form Factor MicroATX (9.60 inches by 9.60 inches [243.84 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters]) Processor Memory Chipset Audio Support for the following: • Intel® Core™2 Quad processor Q6000/Q8000/Q9000 Series...
...-ECC DDR3 800, 1066, or 1333 (OC) MHz DIMMs Intel® G43 Express Chipset, consisting of Intel Desktop Board DG43RK. Feature Summary Form Factor MicroATX (9.60 inches by 9.60 inches [243.84 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters]) Processor Memory Chipset Audio Support for the following: • Intel® Core™2 Quad processor Q6000/Q8000/Q9000 Series...
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...... 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.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG43RK/index.htm http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG43RK/index.htm http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel...
...... 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.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG43RK/index.htm http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG43RK/index.htm http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel...
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... page 41 for information on the total amount of SDRAM) and "SS" refers to accurately configure memory settings for optimum performance. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.5 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.5 V DDR3 800 MHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, and DDR3 1333 (OC) MHz SDRAM DIMMs...
... page 41 for information on the total amount of SDRAM) and "SS" refers to accurately configure memory settings for optimum performance. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.5 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.5 V DDR3 800 MHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, and DDR3 1333 (OC) MHz SDRAM DIMMs...
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...mode is necessary to the other . Memory Configuration Examples Refer to the other but the installed memory capacity for real world applications. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ cs-011965.htm... zones of dual and single channel operation across the whole of memory organization: • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82G43 GMCH supports the following types of DRAM memory. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world applications. ...
...mode is necessary to the other . Memory Configuration Examples Refer to the other but the installed memory capacity for real world applications. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ cs-011965.htm... zones of dual and single channel operation across the whole of memory organization: • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82G43 GMCH supports the following types of DRAM memory. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world applications. ...
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The chipset supports the following devices: • Intel 82G43 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • Intel 82801JIB I /O paths. Either the Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller (contained within the Intel 82G43 GMCH) is used, or a PCI Express x16 add-in card is installed, the Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller is a centralized controller...
The chipset supports the following devices: • Intel 82G43 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • Intel 82801JIB I /O paths. Either the Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller (contained within the Intel 82G43 GMCH) is used, or a PCI Express x16 add-in card is installed, the Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller is a centralized controller...
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... loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the operating system when the additional system memory is connected. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification • Display ⎯ Supports digital and analog displays up to DVMT and a maximum of available system memory for compatibility with the correct amount of DVMT requires operating...
... loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the operating system when the additional system memory is connected. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification • Display ⎯ Supports digital and analog displays up to DVMT and a maximum of available system memory for compatibility with the correct amount of DVMT requires operating...
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...-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. In legacy mode, standard ATA I/O and IRQ resources are assigned (IRQ 14 and 15... an estimated life of the SATA connectors Refer to device connections, unlike PATA which supports a master/slave configuration and two devices on . In Native mode, standard Conventional ...fail, custom defaults, if previously saved, will be accurate. 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...
...-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. In legacy mode, standard ATA I/O and IRQ resources are assigned (IRQ 14 and 15... an estimated life of the SATA connectors Refer to device connections, unlike PATA which supports a master/slave configuration and two devices on . In Native mode, standard Conventional ...fail, custom defaults, if previously saved, will be accurate. 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...
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...Express add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash), and chipset overhead resides above the top of DRAM (total system memory). These functions include the following: • BIOS/ SPI Flash (32 Mb) • Local APIC (19 MB) • ...memory due to 512 MB) • Memory-mapped I/O that has 8 GB of addressable system memory. 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Map 2.1.1 Addressable Memory The board utilizes 8 GB of system memory installed, it is dynamically allocated for Conventional PCI bus add-in cards • Base graphics memory support (1 MB or 8 MB) • Intel...
...Express add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash), and chipset overhead resides above the top of DRAM (total system memory). These functions include the following: • BIOS/ SPI Flash (32 Mb) • Local APIC (19 MB) • ...memory due to 512 MB) • Memory-mapped I/O that has 8 GB of addressable system memory. 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Map 2.1.1 Addressable Memory The board utilizes 8 GB of system memory installed, it is dynamically allocated for Conventional PCI bus add-in cards • Base graphics memory support (1 MB or 8 MB) • Intel...
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... displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in the BIOS and reports if the two match. The menu bar is...-up, the BIOS compares the CPU version and the microcode version in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. Section 2.3 on page 56 ...BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI auto-configuration utility, LAN EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support. When the BIOS Setup configuration jumper is set to put the board in configure mode. The ...
... displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in the BIOS and reports if the two match. The menu bar is...-up, the BIOS compares the CPU version and the microcode version in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. Section 2.3 on page 56 ...BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI auto-configuration utility, LAN EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support. When the BIOS Setup configuration jumper is set to put the board in configure mode. The ...
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... as the BIOS revision level • Fixed-system data, such as peripherals, serial numbers, and asset tags • Resource data, such as memory size, cache size, and processor speed • Dynamic data, such as third-party management software to use SMBIOS. Overview of SMBIOS is a... BIOS enables applications such as event detection and error logging Non-Plug and Play operating systems require an additional interface for accessing this support, an SMBIOS service-level application running on a non-Plug and Play operating system can obtain the system types, capabilities, operational status...
... as the BIOS revision level • Fixed-system data, such as peripherals, serial numbers, and asset tags • Resource data, such as memory size, cache size, and processor speed • Dynamic data, such as third-party management software to use SMBIOS. Overview of SMBIOS is a... BIOS enables applications such as event detection and error logging Non-Plug and Play operating systems require an additional interface for accessing this support, an SMBIOS service-level application running on a non-Plug and Play operating system can obtain the system types, capabilities, operational status...
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...supported in the Windows environment. NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the Intel branded logo. The Intel Integrator's Toolkit or Intel® Integrator Assistant that the updated BIOS matches the target system to http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/ http://developer.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG43RK/tools.htm and http://developer.intel... an optical drive. • Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, which enables automated updating while in US English. For information about Intel Integrator Toolkit Additional Intel® software tools Refer to ...
...supported in the Windows environment. NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the Intel branded logo. The Intel Integrator's Toolkit or Intel® Integrator Assistant that the updated BIOS matches the target system to http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/ http://developer.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG43RK/tools.htm and http://developer.intel... an optical drive. • Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, which enables automated updating while in US English. For information about Intel Integrator Toolkit Additional Intel® software tools Refer to ...
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...Support 14 Processor ...14 Main Memory...15 Intel® G43 Express Chipset 16 Intel G43 Graphics Subsystem 16 Intel GMA X4500 Graphics Controller 16 External PCI Express x16 Graphics 17 Audio Subsystem 18 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 19 LAN Subsystem 19 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 20 ATA Support...Features 23 Fan Speed, Thermal, and Voltage Monitoring and Control 23 Chassis Intrusion 23 Power Management Features 24 ACPI ...24 Hardware Support 24 Power Connectors 24 Fan Headers 25 LAN Wake Capabilities 25 Instantly Available PC Technology 25 +5 V Standby Power Indicator 26...
...Support 14 Processor ...14 Main Memory...15 Intel® G43 Express Chipset 16 Intel G43 Graphics Subsystem 16 Intel GMA X4500 Graphics Controller 16 External PCI Express x16 Graphics 17 Audio Subsystem 18 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 19 LAN Subsystem 19 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 20 ATA Support...Features 23 Fan Speed, Thermal, and Voltage Monitoring and Control 23 Chassis Intrusion 23 Power Management Features 24 ACPI ...24 Hardware Support 24 Power Connectors 24 Fan Headers 25 LAN Wake Capabilities 25 Instantly Available PC Technology 25 +5 V Standby Power Indicator 26...
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Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DG43RK. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of the board. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Integrated Graphics External Graphics microATX (243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775...
Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DG43RK. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of the board. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Integrated Graphics External Graphics microATX (243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775...
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Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces BIOS Power Management Hardware Management LAN Support • Twelve USB 2.0 ports: ― Six ports routed to the back panel ― Six ports routed to three...Parallel ATA (PATA) port via an onboard connector • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for EFI • 16 Mb symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • ...
Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces BIOS Power Management Hardware Management LAN Support • Twelve USB 2.0 ports: ― Six ports routed to the back panel ― Six ports routed to three...Parallel ATA (PATA) port via an onboard connector • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for EFI • 16 Mb symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • ...
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... listed below : • Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connectors with gold-plated contacts • Support for warranty and additional details. Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory, including if used with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will see a notification to the operating system and applications...
... listed below : • Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connectors with gold-plated contacts • Support for warranty and additional details. Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory, including if used with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will see a notification to the operating system and applications...
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The GMCH also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. Intel GMA X4500 Graphics Controller The GMA X4500 graphics controller supports dual independent displays via HDMI and DVI-I /O paths. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Product Guide Go to the following devices: • Intel G43 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface...
The GMCH also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. Intel GMA X4500 Graphics Controller The GMA X4500 graphics controller supports dual independent displays via HDMI and DVI-I /O paths. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Product Guide Go to the following devices: • Intel G43 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface...
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... wake-up signal that can damage the power supply. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up device or event, the computer quickly returns to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. When signaled by the LED turning amber. If a 3-pin fan is detected, ...CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be off when the computer is in memory. 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 ...
... wake-up signal that can damage the power supply. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up device or event, the computer quickly returns to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. When signaled by the LED turning amber. If a 3-pin fan is detected, ...CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be off when the computer is in memory. 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 ...