Intel BOXDG43GT - Table of Contents

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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................11
Online Support ..................................................................................................13
Processor..........................................................................................................13
Main Memory.....................................................................................................14
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G43 Express Chipset .................................................................................15
Intel G43 Graphics Subsystem......................................................................15
Intel GMA X4500 Graphics Controller .....................................................15
External PCI Express x16 Graphics.........................................................16
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................17
Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller ....................................................................18
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................18
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ..................................................................................19
ATA Support......................................................................................................19
PATA Interface ...........................................................................................19
SATA Interfaces .........................................................................................20
Expandability.....................................................................................................20
BIOS................................................................................................................21
ATA Auto Configuration ...............................................................................21
PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration .......................................................21
Security Passwords.....................................................................................21
Hardware Management Features ..........................................................................22
Fan Speed, Thermal, and Voltage Monitoring and Control .................................22
Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................22
Power Management Features ...............................................................................23
ACPI.........................................................................................................23
Hardware Support ......................................................................................23
Power Connectors ...............................................................................23
Fan Headers .......................................................................................24
LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................24
Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................24
+5 V Standby Power Indicator...............................................................25
Wake from USB ..................................................................................25
Wake from Serial ................................................................................25
PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................25
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ...........................................................26
Wake from PS/2..................................................................................26
ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and EuP Compliance ............................................26
Speaker............................................................................................................26
Battery.............................................................................................................26
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................26
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................27
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................28
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................28
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................28