Intel BOXDG43NB Product Manual

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Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB
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Order Number: E40789-001

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  • Page 1 Intel® Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Order Number: E40789-001...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    Intel Corporation by going to the World Wide Web site at: http://intel.com/ or by calling 1-800-548-4725. Intel, the Intel logo, and Intel Viiv are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
  • Page 3: Intended Audience

    The suitability of this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows:...
  • Page 4 Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigahertz (one billion hertz) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits)
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components.................11 Processor......................13 Main Memory.....................13 ® Intel G43 Express Chipset .................14 Intel G43 Graphics Subsystem..............14 PCI Express x16 Graphics ................15 Audio Subsystem ....................16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller ..............16 LAN Subsystem ....................17 LAN Subsystem Software................17 LAN Status Indicators..................17 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ..................18...
  • Page 6 Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor ..............29 Installing a Processor ..................29 Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink ..............32 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable..........33 Removing the Processor ................33 Installing and Removing Memory................34 Installing DIMMs ..................35 Removing DIMMs..................37...
  • Page 7 23. Connecting Power Supply Cables ..............49 24. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ..........50 25. Removing the Battery ...................57 26. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table .....73 Tables 1. Feature Summary..................9 2. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components ............12 3.
  • Page 8 Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide 14. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes..........51 15. Beep Codes ....................63 16. BIOS Error Messages ..................63 17. Safety Standards..................65 18. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks .............71 19. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark ........72 20.
  • Page 9: Desktop Board Features

    • 800/667 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for up to 4 GB of system memory ® Chipset Intel G43 Express Chipset consisting of: • Intel G43 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) ® • Intel 82801JB I/O Controller Hub (ICH10) ®...
  • Page 10 • Microsoft Windows* XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home For more information about Intel Desktop Board DG43NB, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/.
  • Page 11: Desktop Board Components

    Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DG43NB. Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Components...
  • Page 12: Intel Desktop Board Dg43Nb Components

    Serial header Serial ATA connectors (6) Front panel header Alternate front panel power LED header IEEE 1394a header HD audio link header High-speed USB 2.0 headers (3) Battery Speaker For more information about Intel Desktop Board DG43NB, go to http://intel.com/design/motherbd...
  • Page 13: Processor

    Desktop Board may result in damage to the board, or the system may not function properly. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. Processors are not included with the Desktop Board and must be purchased separately.
  • Page 14: Intel G43 Express Chipset

    The GMA X4500 graphics controller supports dual independent displays via the VGA and DVI-D connectors on the Desktop Board back panel. When a PCI Express x16, x8, or x4 add-in card is installed on the Desktop Board, the Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller is disabled.
  • Page 15: Pci Express X16 Graphics

    Desktop Board Features The Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller has the following features: • Advanced graphics performance, including: ⎯ DirectX10.0* and OpenGL* 2.0 compliant ⎯ Shader Model 4.0 support • Enhanced video playback support, including: ® ⎯ Intel Clear Video Technology (for more information go to http://intel.com/products/chipsets/clear_video/)
  • Page 16: Audio Subsystem

    A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 95 dB • Independent multi-streaming 5.1 audio (using the back panel audio connectors) and stereo (using the Intel High Definition front panel audio header) Go to the following locations for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/...
  • Page 17: Lan Subsystem

    PCI Express power management For information about LAN software and drivers go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the Intel Desktop Board DG43NB link on Intel’s World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. LAN Status Indicators Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2).
  • Page 18: Hi-Speed Usb 2.0 Support

    Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Table 4. LAN Connector LEDs LED Color LED State Indicates A (Link) Green LAN link is not established LAN link is established Blinking LAN activity is occurring B (Speed) 10 Mb/s data rate Green...
  • Page 19: Bios

    Desktop Board Features BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The BIOS is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. The BIOS can be updated by following the instructions in Chapter 3. Serial ATA Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the auto- configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for...
  • Page 20: Hardware Management Features

    • Intel Quiet System Technology fan speed control, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management NOTE Memory must be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel Quiet System Technology. • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control, for all onboard fans, that can adjust fan speed according to thermal conditions.
  • Page 21: Power Management Features

    Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ⎯ Power connectors ⎯ Fan headers ⎯ LAN wake capabilities ⎯ Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to RAM) ⎯...
  • Page 22: Fan Headers

    Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are on when the computer is in the ACPI S0 state. • The fans are off when the computer is in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state.
  • Page 23: +5 V Standby Power Indicator

    Figure 3. Location of the +5 V Standby Power Indicator For more information on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/, finding the product, and clicking on the Technical Documents tab. Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB.
  • Page 24: Wake# Signal Wake-Up Support

    ENERGY STAR* Qualified In 2007, the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel worked directly with these two governmental agencies to define the new requirements. This Desktop Board meets the ENERGY STAR Category B requirements.
  • Page 25: Installing And Replacing Desktop Board Components

    2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This 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 •...
  • Page 26: Installation Precautions

    Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions in the installation instructions. To avoid injury, be careful of: • Sharp pins on connectors • Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies •...
  • Page 27: Installing The I/O Shield

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the I/O Shield The Desktop Board comes with an I/O shield. When installed in the chassis, the shield blocks radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis. Install the I/O shield before installing the Desktop Board in the chassis.
  • Page 28: Installing And Removing The Desktop Board

    Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop Board. Figure 5 shows the location of the mounting screw holes for Intel Desktop Board DG43NB. Figure 5. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Mounting Screw Hole Locations...
  • Page 29: Installing And Removing A Processor

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing a Processor This section contains information on how to install and remove a processor on the Desktop Board. Installing a Processor CAUTION Before installing or removing the processor, make sure the AC power has been removed by unplugging the power cord from the computer;...
  • Page 30: Lift The Load Plate

    Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide 3. Lift the load plate (Figure 7, A). Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 7, B). Figure 7. Lift the Load Plate 4. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the load plate (Figure 8). Do not discard the protective socket cover.
  • Page 31: Remove The Processor From The Protective Processor Cover

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 5. Remove the processor from the protective processor cover. Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to touch the bottom of the processor (see Figure 9). Do not discard the protective processor cover. Always replace the processor cover if the processor is removed from the socket.
  • Page 32: Installing A Processor Fan Heat Sink

    Figure 11. Close the Load Plate Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink Intel Desktop Board DG43NB has mounting holes for a processor fan heat sink. For instructions on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the Desktop Board, refer...
  • Page 33: Connecting The Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the 4-pin processor fan header (see Figure 12). A fan with a 4-pin connector as shown in Figure 12, A is recommended; however, a fan with a 3-pin connector (Figure 12, B) can be used.
  • Page 34: Installing And Removing Memory

    Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The desktop board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B.
  • Page 35: Installing Dimms

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing DIMMs To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration of the DDR2 DIMM in Figure 14. All the notches should match with the DDR2 DIMM. Figure 14. Use DDR2 DIMMs...
  • Page 36: Installing A Dimm

    Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide To install a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord.
  • Page 37: Removing Dimms

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 7. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket. 8. When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place. 9.
  • Page 38: Installing A Pci Express X16 Card

    Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2. Place the card in the PCI Express x16 connector (Figure 16, A) and press down on the card until it is completely seated in the connector and the card retention notch on the card snaps into place around the retention mechanism pin on the connector.
  • Page 39: Removing The Pci Express X16 Card

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Removing the PCI Express x16 Card Follow these instructions to remove the PCI Express x16 card from the connector: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2. Remove the screw (Figure 17, A) that secures the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel.
  • Page 40: Connecting The Ide Cable

    • Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. • Attach the cable end with the single connector (blue) to the Intel Desktop Board (Figure 18, A). • Attach the cable end with the two closely spaced connectors (gray and black) to...
  • Page 41: Connecting The Ide Cable

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Figure 18. Connecting the IDE Cable...
  • Page 42: Connecting Serial Ata (Sata) Cables

    Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Each cable can be used to connect a single SATA drive to the Desktop Board. For correct cable function: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
  • Page 43: Connecting To Internal Headers And Connectors

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to Internal Headers and Connectors Before connecting cables to the internal headers and connectors, observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 25. Figure 20 shows the location of the internal headers and connectors. Item Description Item...
  • Page 44: Hd Audio Link Header

    Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide HD Audio Link Header See Figure 20, A for the location of the HD Audio Link header. Table 5 shows the pin assignments for the header. Table 5. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names...
  • Page 45: Front Panel Hd Audio Header

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Front Panel HD Audio Header Figure 20, D shows the location of the front panel audio header. Table 8 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header. Table 8. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names Signal Name Signal Name PORT 1L...
  • Page 46: Serial Port Header

    Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Serial Port Header See Figure 20, F for the location of the serial port header. Table 10 shows the pin assignments for the header. Table 10. Serial Port Header Signal Names Signal Name Signal Name...
  • Page 47: Ieee 1394A Header

    +12 V Key (no pin) Ground Connecting to the Audio System After installing the IDT audio driver from the Intel Express Installer DVD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Figure 21 shows the back panel audio connectors. Item Description...
  • Page 48: Connecting Chassis Fan And Power Supply Cables

    Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables Chassis Fan Cables Connect chassis fan cables to the 3-pin and 4-pin chassis fan headers on the Desktop Board. Figure 22 shows the location of the chassis fan headers.
  • Page 49: Power Supply Cables

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Power Supply Cables CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the Desktop Board may result in damage to the board or the system may not function properly.
  • Page 50: Setting The Bios Configuration Jumper

    Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation.
  • Page 51: Clearing Passwords

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Table 14. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Description Normal (default) (1-2) The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for booting. Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu.
  • Page 52: Replacing The Battery

    Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide 11. Remove the computer cover. 12. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below. 13. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on the computer. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory.
  • Page 53 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components VIKTIGT! Risk för explosion om batteriet ersätts med felaktig batterityp. Batterier ska kasseras enligt de lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna. VARO Räjähdysvaara, jos pariston tyyppi on väärä. Paristot on kierrätettävä, jos se on mahdollista. Käytetyt paristot on hävitettävä paikallisten ympäristömääräysten mukaisesti.
  • Page 54 Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide UPOZORNÌNÍ V případě výměny baterie za nesprávný druh může dojít k výbuchu. Je-li to možné, baterie by měly být recyklovány. Baterie je třeba zlikvidovat v souladu s místními předpisy o životním prostředí. Προσοχή Υπάρχει κίνδυνος για έκρηξη σε περίπτωση που η μπαταρία αντικατασταθεί από μία...
  • Page 55 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components UPOZORNENIE Ak batériu vymeníte za nesprávny typ, hrozí nebezpečenstvo jej výbuchu. Batérie by sa mali podľa možnosti vždy recyklovať. Likvidácia použitých batérií sa musí vykonávať v súlade s miestnymi predpismi na ochranu životného prostredia. POZOR Zamenjava baterije z baterijo drugačnega tipa lahko povzroči eksplozijo.
  • Page 56 Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 25). 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter).
  • Page 57: Removing The Battery

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Figure 25. Removing the Battery...
  • Page 58 Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide...
  • Page 59: Updating The Bios

    Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This chapter tells you how to update the BIOS by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to recover the BIOS if an update fails.
  • Page 60: Updating The Bios With The Iso Image Bios Update File Or The Iflash Memory Update Utility

    Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for the update of an Intel Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the operating system installed on the computer's hard drive and without the need to remove the BIOS configuration jumper.
  • Page 61: Updating The Bios With The Iflash Memory Update Utility

    CD-ROM, bootable USB flash drive, or other bootable USB media. The utility available on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for creating a bootable CD-ROM that will automatically update your BIOS. The Iflash BIOS update files can also be extracted locally to your hard drive and copied to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media.
  • Page 62: Recovering The Bios

    BIOS could be damaged. Due to BIOS size and recovery requirements, a CD-R with the .BIO file in the root directory will be required. NOTE For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from a BIOS update failure, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm.
  • Page 63: A Error Messages And Indicators

    A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DG43NB reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) during POST if the video configuration fails (a faulty video card or no card installed) or if an external ROM module does not properly checksum to zero.
  • Page 64 Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide...
  • Page 65: B Regulatory Compliance

    • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations • Product certifications Safety Standards Intel Desktop Board DG43NB complies with the safety standards stated in Table 17 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 17. Safety Standards Regulation Title CSA/UL 60950-1, First Information Technology Equipment –...
  • Page 66: European Union Declaration Of Conformity Statement

    European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel Desktop Board DG43NB is in conformity with all applicable essential requirements necessary for CE marking, following the provisions of the European Council Directives 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive) and 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive).
  • Page 67: Product Ecology Statements

    The following information is provided to address worldwide product ecology concerns and regulations. Recycling Considerations As part of its commitment to environmental responsibility, Intel has implemented the ® Intel Product Recycling Program to allow retail consumers of Intel’s branded products to return used products to selected locations for proper recycling.
  • Page 68 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...
  • Page 69 Regulatory Compliance Portuguese Como parte deste compromisso com o respeito ao ambiente, a Intel implementou o Programa de Reciclagem de Produtos para que os consumidores finais possam enviar produtos Intel usados para locais selecionados, onde esses produtos são reciclados de maneira adequada.
  • Page 70: Lead-Free 2Li/Pb-Free 2Li Board

    FLI is acceptable because of the RoHS "flip chip" or "die bump" interconnect exemption. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB is a lead-free second level interconnect product. Table 18 shows the lead-free second level interconnect marks as they appear on the board and accompanying collateral. These marks are based on JEDEC standard J-STD-609, “Marking and Labeling of Components, PCBs and PCBAs to Identify Lead,...
  • Page 71: Restriction Of Hazardous Substances (Rohs)

    Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) • Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) The maximum concentrations allowed are 0.1% or 1000 ppm (except for cadmium, which is limited to 0.01% or 100 ppm) by weight of homogeneous material. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB complies with these restrictions.
  • Page 72: China Rohs

    The EFUP for Intel Desktop Boards has been determined to be 10 years. The EFUP for Intel Desktop Board DG43NB is shown in Table 19. Table 19. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark...
  • Page 73: Intel Desktop Board Dg43Nb China Rohs Material Self Declaration Table

    Regulatory Compliance The China MII stipulates that a material Self Declaration Table (SDT) must be included in a product’s user documentation. The SDT for Intel Desktop Board DG43NB is shown in Figure 26. Figure 26. Intel Desktop Board DG43NB China RoHS Material...
  • Page 74: Emc Regulations

    Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide EMC Regulations Intel Desktop Board DG43NB complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 20 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 20. EMC Regulations Regulation (Class B) Title FCC 47 CFR Part 15,...
  • Page 75: Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc) Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance Korean Class B statement translation: This is household equipment that is certified to comply with EMC requirements. You may use this equipment in residential environments and other non-residential environments. Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance Before computer integration, make sure that the power supply and other modules or peripherals, as applicable, have passed Class B EMC testing and are marked accordingly.
  • Page 76: Product Certifications

    Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide Product Certifications Board-Level Certification Markings Intel Desktop Board DG43NB has the product certification markings shown in Table 21. Table 21. Product Certification Markings Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel Desktop Boards: E210882.
  • Page 77: Chassis And Component Certifications

    Regulatory Compliance Chassis and Component Certifications Ensure that the chassis and certain components; such as the power supply, peripheral drives, wiring, and cables; are components certified for the country or market where used. Agency certification marks on the product are proof of certification. Typical product certifications include: In Europe The CE marking signifies compliance with all applicable European requirements.
  • Page 78 Intel Desktop Board DG43NB Product Guide...

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