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Intel® Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification March 2010 Order Number: E89497-001US The Intel® Desktop Board DG43RK 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 DG43RK Specification Update.
Intel® Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification March 2010 Order Number: E89497-001US The Intel® Desktop Board DG43RK 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 DG43RK Specification Update.
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...the United States and other Intel literature, may be obtained from: Intel Corporation P.O. Copyright © 2010, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Changes to the presented subject matter. Copies of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Specification Update before placing your...estoppel or otherwise, to deviate from future changes to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DG43RK with BIOS identifier RKG4310H.86A. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING BY INTEL, THE INTEL PRODUCTS ARE NOT DESIGNED NOR INTENDED FOR ANY APPLICATION IN WHICH THE...
...the United States and other Intel literature, may be obtained from: Intel Corporation P.O. Copyright © 2010, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Changes to the presented subject matter. Copies of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Specification Update before placing your...estoppel or otherwise, to deviate from future changes to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DG43RK with BIOS identifier RKG4310H.86A. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING BY INTEL, THE INTEL PRODUCTS ARE NOT DESIGNED NOR INTENDED FOR ANY APPLICATION IN WHICH THE...
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It is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the Intel Desktop Board DG43RK and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of the BIOS error messages, beep...Warnings NOTE Notes call attention to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DG43RK. It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options. Not all of these symbols and abbreviations appear in this type. Preface This Technical ...
It is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the Intel Desktop Board DG43RK and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of the BIOS error messages, beep...Warnings NOTE Notes call attention to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DG43RK. It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options. Not all of these symbols and abbreviations appear in this type. Preface This Technical ...
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iv Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb Gb/s KB Kb kb/s MB MB/s Mb Mb/s xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate third-...
iv Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb Gb/s KB Kb kb/s MB MB/s Mb Mb/s xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate third-...
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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 ...81 5.1.2 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 82 5.1.3 Product Ecology Statements 83 5.1.4 EMC Regulations 87 5.1.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 88 5.2 Battery Disposal Information 89 vi
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 ...81 5.1.2 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 82 5.1.3 Product Ecology Statements 83 5.1.4 EMC Regulations 87 5.1.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 88 5.2 Battery Disposal Information 89 vi
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...59 30. BIOS Error Messages 74 41. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 79 44. Lead-Free Board Markings 86 46. EMC Regulations 87 47. BIOS Beep Codes 73 39. Thermal Considerations for BIOS...-panel Power LED Blink Codes 74 40. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 75 42. Safety Standards 81 45. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 28. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 64 35. Port 80h POST Codes 76 43. Fan Header... and User Password Functions 71 38. Product Certification Markings 88 viii Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Environmental Specifications 62 33.
...59 30. BIOS Error Messages 74 41. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 79 44. Lead-Free Board Markings 86 46. EMC Regulations 87 47. BIOS Beep Codes 73 39. Thermal Considerations for BIOS...-panel Power LED Blink Codes 74 40. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 75 42. Safety Standards 81 45. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 28. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 64 35. Port 80h POST Codes 76 43. Fan Header... and User Password Functions 71 38. Product Certification Markings 88 viii Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Environmental Specifications 62 33.
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... non-ECC DDR3 800, 1066, or 1333 (OC) MHz DIMMs Intel® G43 Express Chipset, consisting of Intel Desktop Board DG43RK. 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82G43 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801JIB I/O Controller Hub (Intel ICH10) 10-channel (7.1 + 2) audio subsystem using Realtek ALC888S-VC...
... non-ECC DDR3 800, 1066, or 1333 (OC) MHz DIMMs Intel® G43 Express Chipset, consisting of Intel Desktop Board DG43RK. 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82G43 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801JIB I/O Controller Hub (Intel ICH10) 10-channel (7.1 + 2) audio subsystem using Realtek ALC888S-VC...
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Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • Twelve USB 2.0 ports: ― Six ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors ― Six ... 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 and Play, and SMBIOS • Support for...
Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • Twelve USB 2.0 ports: ― Six ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors ― Six ... 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 and Play, and SMBIOS • Support for...
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...://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG43RK/index.htm http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm http://downloadcenter.intel.com http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit 14 Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel® Desktop Board products...
...://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG43RK/index.htm http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm http://downloadcenter.intel.com http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit 14 Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel® Desktop Board products...
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... system memory: 512 MB • Non-ECC DIMMs • Serial Presence Detect NOTE To be fully compliant 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... Double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization are not supported. • 8 GB maximum total system memory (with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency.
... system memory: 512 MB • Non-ECC DIMMs • Serial Presence Detect NOTE To be fully compliant 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... Double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization are not supported. • 8 GB maximum total system memory (with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency.
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Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. Figure 3. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 18
Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. Figure 3. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 18
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Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification • Display ⎯ Supports digital and analog displays up to DVMT and a maximum of over 2 GB can be allocated to 1920 x 1200 ... under DOS. An example of memory installed. DVMT will always use of system physical memory (as needed for compatibility with the correct amount of this board are assumed. 20 DVMT ensures the most efficient use a minimal fixed portion of available system memory for full High Definition video playback quality ⎯ Dual...
Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification • Display ⎯ Supports digital and analog displays up to DVMT and a maximum of over 2 GB can be allocated to 1920 x 1200 ... under DOS. An example of memory installed. DVMT will always use of system physical memory (as needed for compatibility with the correct amount of this board are assumed. 20 DVMT ensures the most efficient use a minimal fixed portion of available system memory for full High Definition video playback quality ⎯ Dual...
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When an ADD2/MEC/ADD2+ card is detected, the Intel GMA X4500HD graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is as an extended desktop configuration with different color depths and resolutions with stacked back panel connectors • Six ports are ... enables the SDVO ports to support dual independent display as follows: • Six ports are implemented with DVI analog output only. 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 ...
When an ADD2/MEC/ADD2+ card is detected, the Intel GMA X4500HD graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is as an extended desktop configuration with different color depths and resolutions with stacked back panel connectors • Six ports are ... enables the SDVO ports to support dual independent display as follows: • Six ports are implemented with DVI analog output only. 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 ...
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... ºC with 3.3 VSB applied. One device can operate in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery. 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. A point-to-point interface...
... ºC with 3.3 VSB applied. One device can operate in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery. 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. A point-to-point interface...
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... panel audio connectors NOTE Systems built with an AC '97 audio front panel will not be able to obtain the Microsoft Windows Vista logo. Table 6. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The audio subsystem consists of the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Audio Jack Retasking Support Audio Jack Microphone...
... panel audio connectors NOTE Systems built with an AC '97 audio front panel will not be able to obtain the Microsoft Windows Vista logo. Table 6. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The audio subsystem consists of the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Audio Jack Retasking Support Audio Jack Microphone...
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... features: • PCI Express link • 10/100/1000 IEEE 802.3 compliant • Compliant to Section 1.2, page 14 28 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 •...
... features: • PCI Express link • 10/100/1000 IEEE 802.3 compliant • Compliant to Section 1.2, page 14 28 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 •...
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... the chassis intrusion header Refer to detect levels above or below acceptable values • Thermally monitored closed position. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for all three fans, that can adjust the fan speed according to thermal...
... the chassis intrusion header Refer to detect levels above or below acceptable values • Thermally monitored closed position. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for all three fans, that can adjust the fan speed according to thermal...
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... Less than four seconds More than 15-watt system operation in this state Power-on how ACPI is configured with the board requires an operating system that enables the operating system to power-off the computer • Support for multiple wake-up ...gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of ACPI with an ACPI-aware operating system. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.12 Power Management Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through Advanced Configuration ...
... Less than four seconds More than 15-watt system operation in this state Power-on how ACPI is configured with the board requires an operating system that enables the operating system to power-off the computer • Support for multiple wake-up ...gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of ACPI with an ACPI-aware operating system. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.12 Power Management Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through Advanced Configuration ...
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Wake-up Devices and Events These devices/events can wake the computer from specific states. 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. In ...
Wake-up Devices and Events These devices/events can wake the computer from specific states. 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. In ...
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... damage the power supply. LAN wake capabilities enable remote wake-up the computer. If a 3-pin fan is detected, linear voltage control is used . Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.12.2.2 Fan Headers The function/operation of the fan headers is as follows: • The fans are off when the... board is off or in the following ways: • The PCI Express WAKE# signal • The PCI bus PME# signal for 4-pin and 3-pin system...
... damage the power supply. LAN wake capabilities enable remote wake-up the computer. If a 3-pin fan is detected, linear voltage control is used . Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.12.2.2 Fan Headers The function/operation of the fan headers is as follows: • The fans are off when the... board is off or in the following ways: • The PCI Express WAKE# signal • The PCI bus PME# signal for 4-pin and 3-pin system...