Summary of Contents for Intel BOXDB43LD - B43 Chipset Executive Series
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Order Number: E64767-001US ® The Intel Desktop Board DB43LD 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 DB43LD Specification Update.
Current characterized errata are available on request. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to obtain the latest specifications before placing your product order.
Intended Audience The TPS is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the Intel Desktop Board DB43LD and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of information. It is specifically not intended for general audiences.
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Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation Used after a signal name to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#) Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GB/sec Gigabytes per second Gbit Gigabit (1,073,741,824 bits) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Kbit Kilobit (1024 bits)
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Contents 5 Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information 5.1 Regulatory Compliance..............81 5.1.1 Safety Standards..............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.............
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22. States for a Two-Color Power LED............52 23. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header ..........53 24. Intel AMT “M” State LED Behavior ............53 25. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings.......... 56 26. Recommended Power Supply Current Values ........58 27.
Product Description Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel Desktop Board DB43LD. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Micro-ATX (9.60 inches by 9.60 inches [243.84 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters]) Processor Support for the following: ®...
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• One parallel port back panel connector • One serial port header • PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports on the back panel ® LAN Support Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) LAN subsystem using the Intel 82567LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller ® • Intel...
Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the board’s major components. Figure 1. Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1.
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with specific changes including (but not limited to) the following: • No serial port on the back panel • No diskette drive connector •...
Other processors may be supported in the future. This board is designed to support processors with a maximum wattage of 95 W. The processors listed above are only supported when falling within the wattage requirements of the board. See the Intel web site listed below for the most up-to-date list of supported processors.
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification System Memory The board has two DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.8 V DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold plated contacts, with the option to raise the voltage to 1.92 V to support higher performance DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs •...
Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82B43 GMCH supports the following types of memory organization: • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world applications. Dual channel mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both DIMM channels are equal.
Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. Figure 3. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration INTEGRATOR’S NOTE Regardless of the memory configuration used (dual channel, single channel, or flex mode), Channel A must always be populated. This is a requirement of the Intel Management Engine.
Either the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 (Intel GMA 4500) graphics controller (contained within the 82B43 GMCH) is used, or a PCI Express x16 add-in card can be used. When a PCI Express x16 add-in card is installed, the Intel GMA 4500 graphics controller is disabled.
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification • Display ⎯ Supports digital and analog displays up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz refresh (QXGA); also supports 1920 x 1080 resolution for full High Definition video playback quality ⎯ Dual independent display support (VGA and DVI-D) 1.6.1.2...
400 MHz pixel clock to the PCI Express x16 connector. When an ADD2/MEC/ADD2+ card is detected, the Intel GMA 4500 graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is configured for SDVO mode. SDVO mode enables the SDVO ports to be accessed by the ADD2/MEC/ADD2+ card.
Product Description 1.6.3 Serial ATA Interfaces The board provides five Serial ATA (SATA) connectors, which support one device per connector. The board also provides one red external Serial ATA (eSATA) connector. 1.6.3.1 Serial ATA Support The board’s Serial ATA controller offers six independent Serial ATA ports with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of 3 Gbits/sec per port.
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of three years. When the computer is plugged in, the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery.
The audio subsystem supports the following audio interfaces: • S/PDIF header ® ® • Front panel audio header with support for Intel High Definition Audio (Intel Audio) and AC ’97 audio • Back panel audio connectors NOTE Systems built with an AC ‘97 audio front panel will not be able to obtain the Microsoft Windows Vista logo.
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site. For information about Refer to Obtaining audio software and drivers Section 1.2, page 14 1.9.2 Audio Connectors and Headers The board contains audio connectors on the back panel and audio headers on the component side of the board.
Refer to LAN software and drivers http://downloadcenter.intel.com ® 1.10.1 Intel 82567LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82567LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • PCI Express link • 10/100/1000 IEEE 802.3 compliant • Compliant to IEEE 802.3x flow control support •...
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.10.2 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site. For information about Refer to Obtaining LAN software and drivers Section 1.2, page 14 1.10.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 5 below).
Chassis intrusion detection 1.11.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan control include: • Intel Quiet System Technology, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management • Fan speed control controllers and sensors integrated into the ICH10D •...
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Item Description Rear chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the processor die Processor fan header Thermal diode, located on the GMCH die...
Product Description 1.12 Power Management Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ⎯ Power connector ⎯ Fan headers ⎯ LAN wake capabilities ⎯ Instantly Available PC technology ⎯...
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.12.1.1 System States and Power States Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state transitions. The operating system puts devices in and out of low-power states based on user preferences and knowledge of how devices are being used by applications.
Product Description 1.12.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 9 lists the devices or specific events that can wake the computer from specific states. Table 9. Wake-up Devices and Events These devices/events can wake up the computer… …from this state (Note 1) S1, S3, S4, S5 (Note 1) PME# signal...
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.12.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that the power supply provides adequate +5 V standby current if LAN wake capabilities and Instantly Available PC technology features are used. Failure to do so can damage the power supply. The total amount of standby current required depends on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options.
Product Description 1.12.2.2 Fan Headers The function/operation of the fan headers is as follows: • The fans are on when the board is in the S0 state. • The fans are off when the board is off or in the S3, S4, or S5 state. •...
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.12.2.4 Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line from the power supply must be capable of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate standby current when implementing Instantly Available PC technology can damage the power supply.
ENERGY STAR* In 2007, the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency revised the ENERGY STAR* requirements. Intel has worked directly with these two governmental agencies to define the new requirements. The Intel Desktop Board DB43LD meets the Category A requirements.
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 1.13 Chipset Upgrade with Purchased Permit Intel Desktop Board DB43LD may be upgraded through the purchase and installation ® ® of a permit. This permit enables Intel Standard Manageability and Intel Fast Call for Help.
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• Remote Configuration or Zero Touch Configuration (ZTC) minimizes the cost to deploy Intel manageability by eliminating the need for IT personnel to touch each client system prior to configuration. ZTC consists of a single OEM BIOS/Firmware image that provides the Intel manageability client with information to authenticate connections and allows it to remotely perform a secure setup procedure.
Active Management Technology Software and Drivers Intel AMT software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site. The package consists of two separate drivers: one for the Intel MEI and one for Intel AMT. For information about Refer to Obtaining Intel AMT software and drivers Section 1.3, page 14...
GMCH base address registers, internal graphics ranges, PCI Express ports (up to 512 MB) • Memory-mapped I/O that is dynamically allocated for PCI Conventional and PCI Express add-in cards • Base graphics memory support (1 MB or 8 MB) • Intel MEI single channel (8 MB) or dual channel (16 MB)
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification The amount of installed memory that can be used will vary based on add-in cards, BIOS settings, and operating system installed. Figure 8 shows a schematic of the system memory map. All installed system memory can be used when there is no overlap of system addresses.
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification Connectors and Headers CAUTION Only the following connectors have overcurrent protection: Back panel and front panel USB. The other internal connectors/headers are not overcurrent protected and should connect only to devices inside the computer’s chassis, such as fans and internal peripherals.
Technical Reference 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors Figure 9 shows the location of the back panel connectors. Item Description PS/2 port PS/2 port VGA port Parallel port DVI-D output USB ports (2) USB ports (2) Audio line in Mic in Audio line out Figure 9.
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers Figure 10 shows the locations of the component-side connectors and headers. Figure 10. Component-side Connectors and Headers...
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.1 Signal Tables for the Connectors and Headers Table 12. Front Panel Audio Header for HD Audio Signal Name Signal Name [Port 1] Left channel Ground [Port 1] Right channel PRESENCE# (Dongle present)
Technical Reference Table 16. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Name Intruder Ground Table 17. Front, Rear, and Processor (4-Pin) Fan Header Signal Name Ground +12 V FAN_TACH FAN_CONTROL 2.2.2.2 Add-in Card Connectors The board has the following add-in card connectors: • PCI Express x16: ⎯...
Main power – a 2 x 12 connector. This connector is compatible with 2 x 10 connectors previously used on Intel Desktop boards. The board supports the use of ATX12V power supplies with either 2 x 10 or 2 x 12 main power cables. When...
Technical Reference 2.2.2.4 Front Panel Header This section describes the functions of the front panel header. Table 20 lists the signal names of the front panel header. Figure 11 is a connection diagram for the front panel header. Table 20. Front Panel Header Signal Description Signal...
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.4.1 Hard Drive Activity LED Header Pins 1 and 3 can be connected to an LED to provide a visual indicator that data is being read from or written to a hard drive. Proper LED function requires one of the following: •...
Front panel yellow LED 2.2.2.6 Intel AMT “M” State LED The board has an Intel AMT “M” state LED (red), located near the Channel A DIMM socket. The “M” state is based on Intel ME status, as follows: • M0 = Intel ME is in full control in S0 •...
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.7 Front Panel USB Headers Figure 12 is a connection diagram for the front panel USB headers. INTEGRATOR’S NOTES • The +5 V DC power on the USB headers is fused. • Use only a front panel USB connector that conforms to the USB 2.0 specification for high-speed USB devices.
Technical Reference BIOS Configuration Jumper Block CAUTION Do not move the jumper with the power on. Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing a jumper setting. Otherwise, the board could be damaged. Figure 13 shows the location of the BIOS configuration jumper block.
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification Table 25. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings Function/Mode Jumper Setting Configuration Normal The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for booting. Configure After the POST runs, Setup runs automatically. The maintenance menu is displayed.
Technical Reference Mechanical Considerations 2.4.1 Form Factor The board is designed to fit into an ATX-form-factor chassis. Figure 14 illustrates the mechanical form factor for the board. Dimensions are given in inches [millimeters]. The outer dimensions are 9.60 inches by 9.60 inches [243.84 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters].
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification Electrical Considerations 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations CAUTION The +5 V standby line from the power supply must be capable of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to do so can damage the power supply. The total amount of standby current required depends on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options.
Failure to ensure appropriate airflow may result in reduced performance of both the processor and/or voltage regulator or, in some instances, damage to the board. For a list of chassis that have been tested with Intel desktop boards please refer to the following website: http://www3.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/tech_reference/53211.htm...
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification Figure 15 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones. Item Description Processor voltage regulator area Processor Intel 82B43 GMCH Intel 82801JD (ICH10D) Figure 15. Localized High Temperature Zones Table 28 provides maximum case temperatures for the board components that are sensitive to thermal changes.
Prediction Procedure, TR-NWT-000332, Issue 4, September 1991. The MTBF prediction is used to estimate repair rates and spare parts requirements. The MTBF data is calculated from predicted data at 55 ºC. The Intel Desktop Board DB43LD MTBF is 132,790 hours.
Overview of BIOS Features Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. The SPI Flash contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI auto-configuration utility, LAN EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support.
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification Table 30 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features. Table 30. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Clears Displays Configures Sets Configures Selects boot Saves or passwords and...
Overview of BIOS Features System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for managing computers in a managed network. The main component of SMBIOS is the Management Information Format (MIF) database, which contains information about the computing system and its components.
Legacy USB support from the BIOS is no longer used. 7. Additional USB legacy feature options can be access by using Intel Integrator Toolkit. To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that Legacy USB support in the BIOS Setup program is set to Enabled and follow the operating system’s...
Integrator Assistant that are available from Intel can be used to create a custom splash screen. NOTE If you add a custom splash screen, it will share space with the Intel branded logo. Refer to For information about Intel Integrator Toolkit http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/...
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification BIOS Recovery It is unlikely that anything will interrupt a BIOS update; however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be damaged. Table 32 lists the drives and media types that can and cannot be used for BIOS recovery. The BIOS recovery media does not need to be made bootable.
Overview of BIOS Features 3.8.3 Booting Without Attached Devices For use in embedded applications, the BIOS has been designed so that after passing the POST, the operating system loader is invoked even if the following devices are not present: • Video adapter •...
It is possible to optimize the boot process to the point where the system boots so quickly that the Intel logo screen (or a custom logo splash screen) will not be seen. Monitors and hard disk drives with minimum initialization times can also contribute to a boot time that might be so fast that necessary logo screens and POST messages cannot be seen.
Overview of BIOS Features 3.10 BIOS Security Features The BIOS includes security features that restrict access to the BIOS Setup program and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the BIOS Setup program and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions: •...
Error Messages and Beep Codes Speaker The board-mounted speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during POST. For information about Refer to The location of the onboard speaker Figure 1, page 11 BIOS Beep Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board’s speaker to beep an error message describing the problem (see Table 35).
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board’s front panel power LED to blink an error message describing the problem (see Table 36). Table 36. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes...
Error Messages and Beep Codes Port 80h POST Codes During the POST, the BIOS generates diagnostic progress codes (POST codes) to I/O port 80h. If the POST fails, execution stops and the last POST code generated is left at port 80h. This code is useful for determining the point where an error occurred. Displaying the POST codes requires a PCI bus add-in card, often called a POST card.
Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification Table 39. Port 80h POST Codes POST Code Description of POST Operation Host Processor Power-on initialization of the host processor (Boot Strap Processor) Host processor cache initialization (including APs) Starting Application processor initialization...
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Error Messages and Beep Codes Table 39. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) POST Code Description of POST Operation Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) Resetting keyboard Disabling keyboard Detecting presence of keyboard Enabling the keyboard Clearing keyboard input buffer Instructing keyboard controller to run Self Test (PS/2 only) Mouse (PS/2 or USB) Resetting mouse Disabling mouse...
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Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification Table 39. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) POST Code Description of POST Operation DXE Drivers Waiting for user input Checking password Entering BIOS setup Calling Legacy Option ROMs Runtime Phase/EFI OS Boot Entering Sleep state...
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards • Product certification markings 5.1.1 Safety Standards Intel Desktop Board DB43LD complies with the safety standards stated in Table 41 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 41. Safety Standards Standard Title CSA/UL 60950-1, First Edition Information Technology Equipment –...
European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement ® We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel Desktop Board DB43LD is in conformity with all applicable essential requirements necessary for CE marking, following the provisions of the European Council Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive) and 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive).
恰当的重复使用处理。 请参考http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology 了解此计划的详情,包括涉及产品之范围、回收地点、运送指导、条款和条件等。 Deutsch Als Teil von Intels Engagement für den Umweltschutz hat das Unternehmen das Intel Produkt-Recyclingprogramm implementiert, das Einzelhandelskunden von Intel Markenprodukten ermöglicht, gebrauchte Produkte an ausgewählte Standorte für ordnungsgemäßes Recycling zurückzugeben. Details zu diesem Programm, einschließlich der darin eingeschlossenen Produkte, verfügbaren Standorte, Versandanweisungen, Bedingungen usw., finden Sie auf der...
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Français Dans le cadre de son engagement pour la protection de l'environnement, Intel a mis en œuvre le programme Intel Product Recycling Program (Programme de recyclage des produits Intel) pour permettre aux consommateurs de produits Intel de recycler les produits usés en les retournant à...
Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information Russian В качестве части своих обязательств к окружающей среде, в Intel создана программа утилизации продукции Intel (Product Recycling Program) для предоставления конечным пользователям марок продукции Intel возможности возврата используемой продукции в специализированные пункты для должной...
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Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification Table 42. Lead-Free Board Markings Description Mark Lead-Free 2 Level Interconnect: This symbol is used to identify electrical and electronic assemblies and components in which the lead (Pb) concentration level in the desktop board...
Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information 5.1.4 EMC Regulations Intel Desktop Board DB43LD complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 43 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 43. EMC Regulations Regulation Title FCC 47 CFR Part 15,...
EMC requirements. You may use this equipment in residential environments and other non-residential environments. 5.1.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level) Intel Desktop Board DB43LD has the product certification markings shown in Table 44: Table 44. Product Certification Markings Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark.
Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information Battery Disposal Information CAUTION Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be recycled where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local environmental regulations. PRECAUTION Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplacée par une pile de type incorrect.
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Intel Desktop Board DB43LD Technical Product Specification PRECAUCIÓN Existe peligro de explosión si la pila no se cambia de forma adecuada. Utilice solamente pilas iguales o del mismo tipo que las recomendadas por el fabricante del equipo. Para deshacerse de las pilas usadas, siga igualmente las instrucciones del fabricante.
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Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information AWAS Risiko letupan wujud jika bateri digantikan dengan jenis yang tidak betul. Bateri sepatutnya dikitar semula jika boleh. Pelupusan bateri terpakai mestilah mematuhi peraturan alam sekitar tempatan. OSTRZEŻENIE Istnieje niebezpieczeństwo wybuchu w przypadku zastosowania niewłaściwego typu baterii.