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... 2 3 4 5 Description A description of the hardware used on the board A map of the resources of the board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description 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 information about the conventions used in all of these symbols and abbreviations ...
... 2 3 4 5 Description A description of the hardware used on the board A map of the resources of the board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description 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 information about the conventions used in all of these symbols and abbreviations ...
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...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 ... 1.11.3 Chassis Intrusion Detection 30 1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring 31 1.12 Power Management 32 1.12.1 ACPI 32 1.12.2 Hardware Support 35 1.12.3 ENERGY STAR* 5.0, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance 39 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Map 41 2.1.1 Addressable Memory...
...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 ... 1.11.3 Chassis Intrusion Detection 30 1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring 31 1.12 Power Management 32 1.12.1 ACPI 32 1.12.2 Hardware Support 35 1.12.3 ENERGY STAR* 5.0, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance 39 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Map 41 2.1.1 Addressable Memory...
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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 ... 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 Splash Screen 67 3.7 BIOS Recovery 68 3.8 Boot Options 68 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot 68 3.8.2 Network Boot 68 3.8.3 Booting Without ...
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 ... 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 Splash Screen 67 3.7 BIOS Recovery 68 3.8 Boot Options 68 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot 68 3.8.2 Network Boot 68 3.8.3 Booting Without ...
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...Location of Pressing the Power Switch 32 9. Localized High Temperature Zones 61 Tables 1. HDMI Port Status Conditions 21 5. Audio Jack Retasking Support 26 7. Wake-up Devices and Events 34 11. Parallel Port Header 49 18. S/PDIF Header 49 19. Processor Core Power Connector ...51 23. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 54 vii Chassis Intrusion Header 50 20. Detailed System Memory Address Map 42 9. Supported Memory Configurations 16 4. System Memory Map 43 12. Front and Rear Chassis Fan Headers 50 22. Contents Figures 1. Connection Diagram ...
...Location of Pressing the Power Switch 32 9. Localized High Temperature Zones 61 Tables 1. HDMI Port Status Conditions 21 5. Audio Jack Retasking Support 26 7. Wake-up Devices and Events 34 11. Parallel Port Header 49 18. S/PDIF Header 49 19. Processor Core Power Connector ...51 23. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 54 vii Chassis Intrusion Header 50 20. Detailed System Memory Address Map 42 9. Supported Memory Configurations 16 4. System Memory Map 43 12. Front and Rear Chassis Fan Headers 50 22. Contents Figures 1. Connection Diagram ...
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... 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...
... 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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...the Broadcom* BCM57788 Gigabit Ethernet Controller • Intel® BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS • Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Support for PCI Express* Revision 1.1 • Suspend to RAM support • Wake on PCI, PCI Express...• 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 DG43RK Technical Product Specification Table 1.
...the Broadcom* BCM57788 Gigabit Ethernet Controller • Intel® BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS • Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Support for PCI Express* Revision 1.1 • Suspend to RAM support • Wake on PCI, PCI Express...• 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 DG43RK Technical Product Specification Table 1.
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...; No parallel port 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...
...; No parallel port 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...
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...ATX12V-compliant power supplies. Supported processors Refer to -date list of supported processors. See the Intel web site listed below for the most up-to : http://processormatch.intel.com CAUTION Use only the processors listed on the web site above are only supported when falling within the ...and the power supply. Product Description 1.4 Processor The board is designed to support the following processors: • 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 LGA775...
...ATX12V-compliant power supplies. Supported processors Refer to -date list of supported processors. See the Intel web site listed below for the most up-to : http://processormatch.intel.com CAUTION Use only the processors listed on the web site above are only supported when falling within the ...and the power supply. Product Description 1.4 Processor The board is designed to support the following processors: • 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 LGA775...
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... SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with 2 Gb memory technology). 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...
... SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with 2 Gb memory technology). 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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...the 8 GB address space limit), if any, is mapped to single channel operation. Dual channel mode is necessary to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ cs-011965.htm 17 If different speed DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used . ...8226; Flex mode. This mode provides the most flexible performance characteristics. Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82G43 GMCH supports the following types of DRAM memory. To use flex mode, it is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both channels.
...the 8 GB address space limit), if any, is mapped to single channel operation. Dual channel mode is necessary to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ cs-011965.htm 17 If different speed DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used . ...8226; Flex mode. This mode provides the most flexible performance characteristics. Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82G43 GMCH supports the following types of DRAM memory. To use flex mode, it is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both channels.
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...consists of memory installed 19 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...the following features: • Onboard graphics • Dynamic Video Memory Technology • USB • Serial ATA For information about The Intel G43 Express chipset Resources used . When a PCI Express x16 add-in card can be used by the chipset Refer to the CPU...
...consists of memory installed 19 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...the following features: • Onboard graphics • Dynamic Video Memory Technology • USB • Serial ATA For information about The Intel G43 Express chipset Resources used . When a PCI Express x16 add-in card can be used by the chipset Refer to the CPU...
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...system being used. An example of available system memory for full High Definition video 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...utilization. NOTE The use of this board are assumed. 20 also supports 1920 x 1080 resolution 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 ...
...system being used. An example of available system memory for full High Definition video 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...utilization. NOTE The use of this board are assumed. 20 also supports 1920 x 1080 resolution 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 ...
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... installed PCI Express x4, x8, or x16 add-in Table 4. Product Description 1.6.1.4 High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) The HDMI port supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multichannel digital audio on the type of add-in card installed in the PCI Express x16 ...digital and analog DVI displays. Table 5. It is compliant with a DVI to VGA adapter. 21 The maximum supported resolution is compliant with all ATSC and DVB HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio. The HDMI port is 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz refresh (WUXGA). Depending on a...
... installed PCI Express x4, x8, or x16 add-in Table 4. Product Description 1.6.1.4 High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) The HDMI port supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multichannel digital audio on the type of add-in card installed in the PCI Express x16 ...digital and analog DVI displays. Table 5. It is compliant with a DVI to VGA adapter. 21 The maximum supported resolution is compliant with all ATSC and DVB HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio. The HDMI port is 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz refresh (WUXGA). Depending on a...
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... independent display as follows: • Six ports are implemented with DVI analog output only. The Intel ICH10 provides the USB controller for SDVO mode. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.6.1.6 Advanced Digital Display (ADD2/MEC/ADD2+) Card Support The GMCH routes two multiplexed SDVO ports that are each direction (1000 MB/s total). For...
... independent display as follows: • Six ports are implemented with DVI analog output only. The Intel ICH10 provides the USB controller for SDVO mode. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.6.1.6 Advanced Digital Display (ADD2/MEC/ADD2+) Card Support The GMCH routes two multiplexed SDVO ports that are each direction (1000 MB/s total). For...
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...mastering PATA interface that is device driver compatible. • ATA-100: DMA protocol on ATA bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of up to the BIOS. The PATA interface supports the following modes: • Programmed I/O (PIO): processor controls data transfer. • 8237-style... DMA: DMA offloads the processor, supporting transfer rates of up to 16 MB/s. • Ultra DMA: DMA protocol on ATA bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of up to 33 MB/s. • ATA-66: DMA...
...mastering PATA interface that is device driver compatible. • ATA-100: DMA protocol on ATA bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of up to the BIOS. The PATA interface supports the following modes: • Programmed I/O (PIO): processor controls data transfer. • 8237-style... DMA: DMA offloads the processor, supporting transfer rates of up to 16 MB/s. • Ultra DMA: DMA protocol on ATA bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of up to 33 MB/s. • ATA-66: DMA...
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...the underlying SATA functionality is plugged in both legacy and native modes. Native mode is accurate to device connections, unlike PATA which supports a master/slave configuration and two devices on each port. NOTE If the battery and AC power fail, custom defaults, if ...be accurate. The SATA controller supports IDE and AHCI (Microsoft Windows Vista only) configuration and can be loaded into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of three years. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.6.3.2 SATA Interfaces The Intel ICH10 SATA controller offers four...
...the underlying SATA functionality is plugged in both legacy and native modes. Native mode is accurate to device connections, unlike PATA which supports a master/slave configuration and two devices on each port. NOTE If the battery and AC power fail, custom defaults, if ...be accurate. The SATA controller supports IDE and AHCI (Microsoft Windows Vista only) configuration and can be loaded into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of three years. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.6.3.2 SATA Interfaces The Intel ICH10 SATA controller offers four...
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...information about The location of the serial port header The signal names of the serial port header Refer to 115.2 kb/s with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up to Figure 10, page 46 Table 16, page 48 1.8.2 Parallel...serial port header • One parallel port header • PS/2-style keyboard or mouse interface • Serial IRQ interface compatible with BIOS support. For information about The location of the parallel port header The signal names of the parallel port header Refer to set the parallel port ...
...information about The location of the serial port header The signal names of the serial port header Refer to 115.2 kb/s with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up to Figure 10, page 46 Table 16, page 48 1.8.2 Parallel...serial port header • One parallel port header • PS/2-style keyboard or mouse interface • Serial IRQ interface compatible with BIOS support. For information about The location of the parallel port header The signal names of the parallel port header Refer to set the parallel port ...
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Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The audio subsystem consists of the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Table 6. Audio Jack Retasking Support Audio Jack Microphone Headphones Front Speaker Line In FP Green Default Ctrl panel FP Pink Default Rear Blue Ctrl panel Default Rear Green Ctrl panel ...
Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The audio subsystem consists of the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Table 6. Audio Jack Retasking Support Audio Jack Microphone Headphones Front Speaker Line In FP Green Default Ctrl panel FP Pink Default Rear Blue Ctrl panel Default Rear Green Ctrl panel ...
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The available configurable back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Product Description 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are shown in Figure 4. The front panel audio header provides mic in S/... for both the front and back panel microphone connectors. The front/back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers. Microphone bias is supported for the front panel.
The available configurable back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Product Description 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are shown in Figure 4. The front panel audio header provides mic in S/... for both the front and back panel microphone connectors. The front/back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers. Microphone bias is supported for the front panel.
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Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.10 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the LAN subsystem include: • CSMA/CD protocol engine • LAN connect interface between Intel ICH10 and the LAN controller • Conventional PCI bus power management ⎯ ACPI technology support ⎯ LAN wake capabilities • LAN subsystem software For information...
Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.10 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the LAN subsystem include: • CSMA/CD protocol engine • LAN connect interface between Intel ICH10 and the LAN controller • Conventional PCI bus power management ⎯ ACPI technology support ⎯ LAN wake capabilities • LAN subsystem software For information...