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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Online Support 14 Processor ...14 Main Memory...15 Intel® P43 Express Chipset 16 Graphics Support 16 Audio Subsystem 16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 17 LAN Subsystem 18 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 19 IEEE ...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Online Support 14 Processor ...14 Main Memory...15 Intel® P43 Express Chipset 16 Graphics Support 16 Audio Subsystem 16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 17 LAN Subsystem 18 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 19 IEEE ...
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Intel Desktop Board DP43BF Product Guide Installing the I/O Shield 29 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 30 Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 Removing the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory 36 Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory...3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 61 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility 62 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 62...
Intel Desktop Board DP43BF Product Guide Installing the I/O Shield 29 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 30 Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 Removing the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory 36 Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory...3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 61 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility 62 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 62...
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... the I/O Shield 29 5. Lift the Socket Lever 31 7. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 44 22. Intel Desktop Board DP43BF Components 12 2. Install the Processor 33 11. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 37 16. Location of the +5 V Standby Power Indicator 25 4. Removing the ...12. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 42 20. Back Panel Audio Connectors 50 24. Intel Desktop Board DP43BF China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 72 vii Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 36 14. Use DDR3 DIMMs 38 17. Connecting the Processor Fan...
... the I/O Shield 29 5. Lift the Socket Lever 31 7. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 44 22. Intel Desktop Board DP43BF Components 12 2. Install the Processor 33 11. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 37 16. Location of the +5 V Standby Power Indicator 25 4. Removing the ...12. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 42 20. Back Panel Audio Connectors 50 24. Intel Desktop Board DP43BF China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 72 vii Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 36 14. Use DDR3 DIMMs 38 17. Connecting the Processor Fan...
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...channel DDR3 SDRAM interface • Support for up to 8 GB of main memory • Intel® P43 Express Chipset consisting of the board. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset External Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Legacy I /O controller that provides: •... One serial port via an onboard header • Two back panel PS/2 ports continued 9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DP43BF....
...channel DDR3 SDRAM interface • Support for up to 8 GB of main memory • Intel® P43 Express Chipset consisting of the board. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset External Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Legacy I /O controller that provides: •... One serial port via an onboard header • Two back panel PS/2 ports continued 9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DP43BF....
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Intel Desktop Board DP43BF Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces RAID Support LAN Support BIOS Power Management Hardware Management • Twelve USB 2.0 ports provided by ICH10R: ―...; RRT) Broadcom* NetLink*BCM5788 Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • 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 DP43BF Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces RAID Support LAN Support BIOS Power Management Hardware Management • Twelve USB 2.0 ports provided by ICH10R: ―...; RRT) Broadcom* NetLink*BCM5788 Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • 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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... as 1 GB or more information about: • SDRAM specifications, http://intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 36 in a reduction of as much as PCI Express devices) require physical memory address locations that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. This... could result in Chapter 2 • Tested memory, http://cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp 15 Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-plated contacts •...
... as 1 GB or more information about: • SDRAM specifications, http://intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 36 in a reduction of as much as PCI Express devices) require physical memory address locations that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. This... could result in Chapter 2 • Tested memory, http://cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp 15 Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-plated contacts •...
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Intel Desktop Board DP43BF Product Guide Intel® P43 Express Chipset The Intel P43 Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel P43 Express Chipset Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) • Intel 82801JIR I/O Controller Hub (ICH10R) with support for: ⎯ Intel HD Audio ⎯ AC '97 Audio • Onboard S/PDIF output header • Onboard...
Intel Desktop Board DP43BF Product Guide Intel® P43 Express Chipset The Intel P43 Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel P43 Express Chipset Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) • Intel 82801JIR I/O Controller Hub (ICH10R) with support for: ⎯ Intel HD Audio ⎯ AC '97 Audio • Onboard S/PDIF output header • Onboard...
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... capabilities, the 5 V standby line for 4-pin and 3-pin chassis fans. If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on when the computer is in memory. Intel Desktop Board DP43BF Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are off . If a 4-pin chassis is detected, PWM...
... capabilities, the 5 V standby line for 4-pin and 3-pin chassis fans. If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on when the computer is in memory. Intel Desktop Board DP43BF Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are off . If a 4-pin chassis is detected, PWM...
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... the use of the +5 V Standby Power Indicator For more information on the board even when the computer appears to the Technical Product Specification at the memory module sockets and the PCI/PCI Express bus connectors. Figure 3. The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in Figure 3, is lit when there is ...an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Add-in power management and can be off and the standby power indicator is still present at http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Desktop Board Features The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification.
... the use of the +5 V Standby Power Indicator For more information on the board even when the computer appears to the Technical Product Specification at the memory module sockets and the PCI/PCI Express bus connectors. Figure 3. The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in Figure 3, is lit when there is ...an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Add-in power management and can be off and the standby power indicator is still present at http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Desktop Board Features The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification.
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... chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the PATA (IDE) and SATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect to...
... chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the PATA (IDE) and SATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect to...
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Figure 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 36 Two or Four DIMMs Install a matched pair of channels A and B. Intel Desktop Board DP43BF Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory Intel Desktop board DP43BF has four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in DIMM 0 (blue) of DIMMs equal in speed and size (see Figure 13) in both Channel A and Channel B. Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel configuration.
Figure 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 36 Two or Four DIMMs Install a matched pair of channels A and B. Intel Desktop Board DP43BF Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory Intel Desktop board DP43BF has four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in DIMM 0 (blue) of DIMMs equal in speed and size (see Figure 13) in both Channel A and Channel B. Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel configuration.
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... another matched pair of DIMMs in DIMM 1 (black) in channels A and B (see Figure 15). Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components If additional memory is to use three DIMMs in a dual-channel configuration, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in the DIMM 0 (blue)... socket of channel A and the DIMM 0 (blue) socket of either channel A or channel B (see Figure 14). Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs NOTE All other memory configurations will result in the DIMM 1 (black) socket of channel B. Install the third DIMM in single channel...
... another matched pair of DIMMs in DIMM 1 (black) in channels A and B (see Figure 15). Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components If additional memory is to use three DIMMs in a dual-channel configuration, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in the DIMM 0 (blue)... socket of channel A and the DIMM 0 (blue) socket of either channel A or channel B (see Figure 14). Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs NOTE All other memory configurations will result in the DIMM 1 (black) socket of channel B. Install the third DIMM in single channel...
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... kan oppstå eksplosjonsfare hvis batteriet skiftes ut med feil type. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is accurate to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. Figure 27 on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS...
... kan oppstå eksplosjonsfare hvis batteriet skiftes ut med feil type. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is accurate to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. Figure 27 on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS...
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... This is included in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Download the file to view and change the BIOS...(You can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, and how to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/DP43BF 2. The BIOS file is useful if you can update the system...
... This is included in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Download the file to view and change the BIOS...(You can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, and how to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/DP43BF 2. The BIOS file is useful if you can update the system...
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... capable of these files through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DP43BF page on the "BIOS Update" link and select the ISO Image BIOS Update file or the Intel Flash Memory BIOS Update file. The image uses ISOLINUX* bootloader and automatically launches a script... to the DP43BF page. Under the "Software and drivers" heading, click on the computer's hard drive and...
... capable of these files through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DP43BF page on the "BIOS Update" link and select the ISO Image BIOS Update file or the Intel Flash Memory BIOS Update file. The image uses ISOLINUX* bootloader and automatically launches a script... to the DP43BF page. Under the "Software and drivers" heading, click on the computer's hard drive and...
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... completed CD should contain multiple files and a directory. 3. The utility available on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for the BIOS upgrade process to 5 minutes. The Intel Flash Memory Update Utility allows you can also be upgraded and boot the system. 4. Wait for creating... Update the language section of the BIOS NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility With the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility you to: • Update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in the CD-ROM drive of uncompressing and writing an ISO image ...
... completed CD should contain multiple files and a directory. 3. The utility available on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for the BIOS upgrade process to 5 minutes. The Intel Flash Memory Update Utility allows you can also be upgraded and boot the system. 4. Wait for creating... Update the language section of the BIOS NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility With the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility you to: • Update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in the CD-ROM drive of uncompressing and writing an ISO image ...
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Table 16. High beep 2000 Hz Low beep 1500 Hz 65 A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DP43BF reports POST errors in graphics card On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then a 2.5-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) until the ... list the BIOS codes. BIOS Beep Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt BIOS update in progress Video error (no addin graphics card installed) Memory error Thermal trip warning Pattern One 0.5 second beep when the BIOS is powered off. 932 Hz Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each) for eight...
Table 16. High beep 2000 Hz Low beep 1500 Hz 65 A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DP43BF reports POST errors in graphics card On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then a 2.5-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) until the ... list the BIOS codes. BIOS Beep Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt BIOS update in progress Video error (no addin graphics card installed) Memory error Thermal trip warning Pattern One 0.5 second beep when the BIOS is powered off. 932 Hz Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each) for eight...
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..., then a 3.0-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (blink and pause) until the BIOS update is powered off for 0.5 second. Memory size has decreased since the last boot. Intel Desktop Board DP43BF Product Guide Table 17. Replace the battery soon. Each beep will be accompanied by the following blink pattern: .25 seconds on...
..., then a 3.0-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (blink and pause) until the BIOS update is powered off for 0.5 second. Memory size has decreased since the last boot. Intel Desktop Board DP43BF Product Guide Table 17. Replace the battery soon. Each beep will be accompanied by the following blink pattern: .25 seconds on...
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...Summary 11 1.1.2 Board Layout 13 1.1.3 Block Diagram 15 1.2 Legacy Considerations 16 1.3 Online Support 16 1.4 Processor 17 1.5 System Memory 18 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 19 1.6 Intel® P43 Express Chipset 21 1.6.2 USB 21 1.6.3 ATA Support 22 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 24 1.8 Legacy I/O Controller...1.12.2 Hardware Support 34 1.12.3 ENERGY STAR* 5.0, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance 38 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Map 39 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 39 2.2 Connectors and Headers 42 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors 43 2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers 44 2.3 BIOS ...
...Summary 11 1.1.2 Board Layout 13 1.1.3 Block Diagram 15 1.2 Legacy Considerations 16 1.3 Online Support 16 1.4 Processor 17 1.5 System Memory 18 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 19 1.6 Intel® P43 Express Chipset 21 1.6.2 USB 21 1.6.3 ATA Support 22 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 24 1.8 Legacy I/O Controller...1.12.2 Hardware Support 34 1.12.3 ENERGY STAR* 5.0, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance 38 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Map 39 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 39 2.2 Connectors and Headers 42 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors 43 2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers 44 2.3 BIOS ...
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Intel Desktop Board DP43BF Technical Product Specification 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 56 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 56 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 57 2.6 Thermal Considerations 57 2.7 Reliability 59 2.8 Environmental 59 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 61 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 62 3.3 Resource Configuration 62 3.3.1 PCI* Autoconfiguration 62 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 63 3.5 Legacy USB Support 64...
Intel Desktop Board DP43BF Technical Product Specification 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 56 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 56 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 57 2.6 Thermal Considerations 57 2.7 Reliability 59 2.8 Environmental 59 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 61 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 62 3.3 Resource Configuration 62 3.3.1 PCI* Autoconfiguration 62 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 63 3.5 Legacy USB Support 64...