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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.
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 DG43RK 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 DG43RK 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/s Gigabytes per second Gigabit (1,073,741,824 bits) Gb/s Gigabits per second Kilobyte (1024 bytes)
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Contents Figures Major Board Components..............11 Block Diagram ................13 Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration ........... 18 Back Panel Audio Connectors ............27 LAN Connector LED Locations ............29 Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers ............. 31 Location of the Standby Power Indicator LED ........38 Detailed System Memory Address Map ..........
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29. Recommended Power Supply Current Values ........59 30. Fan Header Current Capability............59 31. Thermal Considerations for Components ..........61 32. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Environmental Specifications ....62 33. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar............64 34. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys............ 64 35.
Product Description Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel Desktop Board DG43RK. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor MicroATX (9.60 inches by 9.60 inches [243.84 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters]) Processor Support for the following: ®...
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Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) • Twelve USB 2.0 ports: Peripheral Interfaces ― Six ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors ― Six ports are routed to three separate front panel headers •...
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 DG43RK 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 floppy drive connector • No parallel port connector on the back panel •...
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 DG43RK Technical Product Specification 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 • Two independent memory channels with interleaved mode support •...
Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82G43 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.
The GMCH component provides interfaces to the CPU, memory, and the DMI interconnect. The component also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. Intel ICH10 is a centralized controller for the board’s I/O paths. The chipset supports the following features: •...
Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification • Display ⎯ Supports digital and analog displays up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz refresh (WUXGA) and 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz refresh (WQXGA) respectively; also supports 1920 x 1080 resolution for full High Definition video playback quality ⎯...
Product Description 1.6.1.4 High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) The HDMI port supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi- channel digital audio on a single cable. It is compatible with all ATSC and DVB HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio. The HDMI port is compliant with the HDMI 1.3 specification.
1.6.2 The board supports up to twelve USB 2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCI- and EHCI-compatible drivers. The Intel ICH10 provides the USB controller for all ports. The port arrangement is as follows: • Six ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors •...
Product Description 1.6.3 ATA Support The board provides five ATA interface connectors: • One PATA connector that supports two devices • Four SATA connectors that support one device per connector 1.6.3.1 PATA Interface The discrete PATA controller has one bus-mastering PATA interface that is accessible through a 44-pin connector.
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 port. One device can be installed on each port for a maximum of four SATA devices. A point-to-point interface is used for host to device connections, unlike PATA which supports a master/slave configuration and two devices on each channel.
Product Description Legacy I/O Controller The Legacy I/O controller provides the following features: • One serial port header • One parallel port header • PS/2-style keyboard or mouse interface • Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems •...
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.
Product Description 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.
Full device driver compatibility • PCI Express power management support 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...
Product Description 1.10.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 5). Item Description Link LED (Green) Data Rate LED (Green/Yellow) Figure 5. LAN Connector LED Locations Table 7 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is operating.
• Remote thermal diode sensor for ambient temperature sensing • Thermal sensors in the processor, Intel 82G43 GMCH, and Intel 82801JIB ICH10 • Power supply monitoring of five voltages (+5 V, +12 V, +3.3 V, +1.125 V, and +VCCP) to detect levels above or below acceptable values •...
Processor fan header Thermal diode, located on the GMCH die Front chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the Intel ICH10 die Figure 6. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers NOTE The minimum thermal reporting threshold for the GMCH is 66 °C. The GMCH thermal...
Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 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 ⎯...
Dependent on the standby power consumption of wake-up devices used in the system inclusive of Wake on LAN allowance of 0.7 W. Intel Management Engine Interface (Intel MEI) is assumed to be in Wake on LAN mode.
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 can wake the computer from specific states. Table 10. Wake-up Devices and Events These devices/events can wake up the computer…...
Product Description 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.
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 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.
Product Description 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.
Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 1.12.2.9 Wake from Serial Port Serial port activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. 1.12.2.10 +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED The +5 V standby power indicator LED shows that power is still present even when the computer appears to be off.
Compliance The US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency have continually revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel has worked directly with these two governmental agencies in the definition of new requirements. Intel Desktop Board DG43RK meets the following program requirements in an...
GMCH base address registers, internal graphics ranges, PCI Express ports (up to 512 MB) • Memory-mapped I/O that is dynamically allocated for Conventional PCI 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 DG43RK 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 DG43RK Technical Product Specification Connectors and Headers CAUTION Only the following connectors have overcurrent protection: Back panel and front panel USB, PS/2, and IEEE 1394a. 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 keyboard/mouse port USB ports (2) DVI-I output HDMI output IEEE 1394a connector USB ports (2) USB ports (2) Surround left/right channel audio out/ retasking jack Center channel and LFE (subwoofer) audio out...
Intel Desktop Board DG43RK 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 DG43RK Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.1 Signal Tables for the Connectors and Headers Table 13. Front Panel Audio Header for HD Audio Signal Name Signal Name [Port 1] Left channel Ground [Port 1] Right channel PRESENCE# (Dongle present)
Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification Table 19. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Name Intruder# Ground Table 20. Processor (4-Pin) Fan Header Signal Name Ground +12 V FAN_TACH FAN_CONTROL Table 21. Front and Rear Chassis Fan Headers 4-Wire Support 3-Wire Support...
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...
Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.4 Front Panel Header This section describes the functions of the front panel header. Table 24 lists the signal names of the front panel header. Figure 11 is a connection diagram for the front panel header.
Technical Reference 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: •...
Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.5 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Pins 1 and 3 of this header duplicate the signals on pins 2 and 4 of the front panel header. Table 27. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header...
Technical Reference 2.2.2.7 Front Panel IEEE 1394a Header Figure 13 is a connection diagram for the IEEE 1394a header. NOTE • The +12 V DC power on the IEEE 1394a header is fused. • The IEEE 1394a header provides one IEEE 1394a port. Figure 13.
Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification 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.
Technical Reference Table 28. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings Function/Mode Jumper Setting Configuration Normal The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for booting. 3 2 1 Configure After the POST runs, Setup runs automatically. The maintenance menu is displayed. 3 2 1 Recovery None...
Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification Mechanical Considerations 2.4.1 Form Factor The board is designed to fit into an ATX-form-factor chassis. Figure 15 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].
Technical Reference 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...
Processor voltage regulator area Processor Intel 82G43 GMCH Intel 82801JIB (Intel ICH10) Figure 16. Localized High Temperature Zones Table 31 provides maximum case temperatures for the board components that are sensitive to thermal changes. The operating temperature, current load, or operating frequency could affect case temperatures.
Method I Case 1 50% electrical stress, 40 ºC ambient. The MTBF prediction is used to estimate repair rates and spare parts requirements. The MTBF data is calculated from predicted data at 40 ºC. The Intel Desktop Board DG43RK MTBF is 393,925 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 DG43RK Technical Product Specification Table 33 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features. Table 33. 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 DG43RK 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 35 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 38).
Intel Desktop Board DG43RK 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 39). Table 39. 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 DG43RK Technical Product Specification Table 42. 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 42. 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 DG43RK Technical Product Specification Table 42. 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 DG43RK complies with the safety standards stated in Table 44 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 44. 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 DG43RK 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...
Intel Desktop Board DG43RK Technical Product Specification Table 45. 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 DG43RK complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 46 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 46. EMC Regulations Regulation Title FCC 47 CFR Part 15,...
China RoHS/Environmentally Friendly Use Period Logo: This is an example of the symbol used on Intel Desktop Boards and associated collateral. The color of the mark may vary depending upon the application. The Environmental Friendly Usage Period (EFUP) for Intel Desktop Boards has been determined...
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 DG43RK 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.