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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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...Status Conditions 21 6. Chassis Intrusion Header 50 20. Main Power Connector 51 24. States for Front Panel USB Headers 54 13. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 18 4. Back Panel Audio Connectors 27 5. Localized High Temperature Zones 61 Tables 1. Parallel Port Header 49 18... Header 55 14. Connection Diagram for Front Panel Header 52 12. Board Dimensions 58 16. Feature Summary 9 2. Supported Memory Configurations 16 4. Audio Jack Retasking Support 26 7. LAN Connector LED States 29 8. Power States and Targeted System Power 33 10. Front Panel Audio Header ...
...Status Conditions 21 6. Chassis Intrusion Header 50 20. Main Power Connector 51 24. States for Front Panel USB Headers 54 13. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 18 4. Back Panel Audio Connectors 27 5. Localized High Temperature Zones 61 Tables 1. Parallel Port Header 49 18... Header 55 14. Connection Diagram for Front Panel Header 52 12. Board Dimensions 58 16. Feature Summary 9 2. Supported Memory Configurations 16 4. Audio Jack Retasking Support 26 7. LAN Connector LED States 29 8. Power States and Targeted System Power 33 10. Front Panel Audio Header ...
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... 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 in an LGA775 socket • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor E4000/E6000/E7000/E8000 Series in an...; Intel® Xeon® processor 3000/X3000 Series in graphics card connector Legacy I/O Control ITE* IT8721F based Legacy I/O controller for up to 8 GB of system memory using non-ECC DDR3 800, 1066, or 1333 (OC) MHz DIMMs Intel® G43 Express Chipset, consisting of Intel Desktop Board DG43RK....
... 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 in an LGA775 socket • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor E4000/E6000/E7000/E8000 Series in an...; Intel® Xeon® processor 3000/X3000 Series in graphics card connector Legacy I/O Control ITE* IT8721F based Legacy I/O controller for up to 8 GB of system memory using non-ECC DDR3 800, 1066, or 1333 (OC) MHz DIMMs Intel® G43 Express Chipset, consisting of Intel Desktop Board DG43RK....
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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.com...
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.com...
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... performance and reliability may be populated with 2 Gb memory technology). Table 3. Refer to accurately configure memory settings for information on page 41 for optimum performance. Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. 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...
... performance and reliability may be populated with 2 Gb memory technology). Table 3. Refer to accurately configure memory settings for information on page 41 for optimum performance. Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. 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...
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Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82G43 GMCH supports the following types of both channels. If different speed DIMMs are unequal. the topmost DRAM memory (the memory that is lowest within the system memory map) is equivalent to single channel operation. To use flex mode, it is mapped to single channel bandwidth... to the other . Flex mode results in multiple zones of dual and single channel operation across the whole of DRAM memory. This mode is mapped to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ cs-011965.htm 17 For information about...
Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82G43 GMCH supports the following types of both channels. If different speed DIMMs are unequal. the topmost DRAM memory (the memory that is lowest within the system memory map) is equivalent to single channel operation. To use flex mode, it is mapped to single channel bandwidth... to the other . Flex mode results in multiple zones of dual and single channel operation across the whole of DRAM memory. This mode is mapped to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ cs-011965.htm 17 For information about...
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... the chipset Refer to the CPU, memory, and the DMI interconnect. The chipset supports the following features: • Onboard graphics • Dynamic Video Memory Technology • USB • Serial ATA For information about The Intel G43 Express chipset Resources used . Either the Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller (contained within the Intel 82G43 GMCH) is a centralized controller...
... the chipset Refer to the CPU, memory, and the DMI interconnect. The chipset supports the following features: • Onboard graphics • Dynamic Video Memory Technology • USB • Serial ATA For information about The Intel G43 Express chipset Resources used . Either the Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller (contained within the Intel 82G43 GMCH) is a centralized controller...
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... playback quality ⎯ Dual independent display support (HDMI and DVI-I) 1.6.1.2 Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT 5.0) DVMT enables enhanced graphics and memory performance through highly efficient memory utilization. DVMT will always use of system physical memory (as needed for maximum 2-D/3-D graphics performance. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification • Display ⎯ Supports digital and analog displays up to...
... playback quality ⎯ Dual independent display support (HDMI and DVI-I) 1.6.1.2 Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT 5.0) DVMT enables enhanced graphics and memory performance through highly efficient memory utilization. DVMT will always use of system physical memory (as needed for maximum 2-D/3-D graphics performance. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification • Display ⎯ Supports digital and analog displays up to...
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...SATA devices. When the computer is used . A point-to device connections, unlike PATA which supports a master/slave configuration and two devices on each channel. When the voltage drops below a certain...Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. The clock is used for configurations using the Windows* XP and Windows Vista operating ...186;C with 3.3 VSB applied. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.6.3.2 SATA Interfaces The Intel ICH10 SATA controller offers four independent SATA ports with an equivalent ...
...SATA devices. When the computer is used . A point-to device connections, unlike PATA which supports a master/slave configuration and two devices on each channel. When the voltage drops below a certain...Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. The clock is used for configurations using the Windows* XP and Windows Vista operating ...186;C with 3.3 VSB applied. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.6.3.2 SATA Interfaces The Intel ICH10 SATA controller offers four independent SATA ports with an equivalent ...
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... allocated for other system critical functions. Typically the address space that is allocated for Conventional PCI bus add-in cards • Base graphics memory support (1 MB or 8 MB) • Intel MEI single channel (8 MB) or dual channel (16 MB) 41 These functions include the following: • BIOS/ SPI Flash (32 Mb) ... and PCI Express add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash), and chipset overhead resides above the top of addressable system memory. 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Map 2.1.1 Addressable Memory The board utilizes 8 GB of DRAM (total system...
... allocated for other system critical functions. Typically the address space that is allocated for Conventional PCI bus add-in cards • Base graphics memory support (1 MB or 8 MB) • Intel MEI single channel (8 MB) or dual channel (16 MB) 41 These functions include the following: • BIOS/ SPI Flash (32 Mb) ... and PCI Express add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash), and chipset overhead resides above the top of addressable system memory. 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Map 2.1.1 Addressable Memory The board utilizes 8 GB of DRAM (total system...
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...Setup configuration jumper is set to configure mode and the computer is accessed by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. The BIOS Setup program can be used to put the board in configure mode. The...Setup program, POST, the PCI auto-configuration utility, LAN EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support. The BIOS 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 BIOS Setup ...
...Setup configuration jumper is set to configure mode and the computer is accessed by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. The BIOS Setup program can be used to put the board in configure mode. The...Setup program, POST, the PCI auto-configuration utility, LAN EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support. The BIOS 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 BIOS Setup ...
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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. Using SMBIOS, a system ...administrator can be found in a managed network. The BIOS supports an SMBIOS table interface for such operating systems. Using this information. Overview of SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for ...
...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. Using SMBIOS, a system ...administrator can be found in a managed network. The BIOS supports an SMBIOS table interface for such operating systems. Using this information. Overview of SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for ...
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...intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/ http://developer.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG43RK/tools.htm and http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software.htm 67 NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the Intel branded logo. For information about Intel Integrator Toolkit Additional Intel® software tools Refer to http://support.intel.com/support...drive), or an optical drive. • Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, which enables automated updating while in US English. Both utilities verify that are available from Intel can be augmented with a custom splash ...
...intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/ http://developer.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG43RK/tools.htm and http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software.htm 67 NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the Intel branded logo. For information about Intel Integrator Toolkit Additional Intel® software tools Refer to http://support.intel.com/support...drive), or an optical drive. • Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, which enables automated updating while in US English. Both utilities verify that are available from Intel can be augmented with a custom splash ...
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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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...Intel G43 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801JIB I/O Controller Hub (ICH10) • Intel G43 Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (Intel® GMA X4500) • Support...onboard header • Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) interface with support for up to 8 GB of main memory • Intel® G43 Express...8226; Two PCI Express 1.1 x1 connectors • One PCI connector Legacy I /O Support Onboard subsystem, featuring: • Realtek* ALC888S audio codec • Independent 8-channel ...
...Intel G43 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801JIB I/O Controller Hub (ICH10) • Intel G43 Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (Intel® GMA X4500) • Support...onboard header • Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) interface with support for up to 8 GB of main memory • Intel® G43 Express...8226; Two PCI Express 1.1 x1 connectors • One PCI connector Legacy I /O Support Onboard subsystem, featuring: • Realtek* ALC888S audio codec • Independent 8-channel ...
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Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces BIOS Power Management Hardware Management LAN Support • Twelve USB 2.0 ports: ― Six ports routed to the back ...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 (... NetLink*BCM5788 Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller 10 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 ...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 (... NetLink*BCM5788 Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller 10 Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Product Guide Table 1.
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... as PCI Express devices) require physical memory address locations that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. NOTE System resources and hardware (such as 1 GB or more of the memory beyond its specifications. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be...
... as PCI Express devices) require physical memory address locations that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. NOTE System resources and hardware (such as 1 GB or more of the memory beyond its specifications. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be...
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...; Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) 5.0 16 For more information go to http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/ Intel G43 Graphics Subsystem The Intel G43 Express Chipset provides two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. 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...
...; Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) 5.0 16 For more information go to http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/ Intel G43 Graphics Subsystem The Intel G43 Express Chipset provides two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. 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...
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...monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up the computer. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. When signaled by the LED turning amber. While in the S3 sleep state, the ... Desktop Board must be capable of the fans is as follows: • The fans are on the front panel, the sleep state is in memory. LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be off when the computer is indicated...
...monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up the computer. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. When signaled by the LED turning amber. While in the S3 sleep state, the ... Desktop Board must be capable of the fans is as follows: • The fans are on the front panel, the sleep state is in memory. LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be off when the computer is indicated...