Specifications

Contents

1 Product Description

1.1 Overview.......................................................................................... 9

1.1.1 Feature Summary .................................................................. 9

1.1.2 Board Layout ....................................................................... 11

1.1.3 Block Diagram ..................................................................... 13

1.2 Legacy Considerations...................................................................... 14

1.3 Online Support................................................................................ 14

1.4 Processor ....................................................................................... 15

1.5 System Memory .............................................................................. 16

1.5.1 Memory Configurations ......................................................... 17

1.6 Intel

G43 Express Chipset............................................................... 19

1.6.1 Intel G43 Graphics Subsystem ............................................... 19

1.6.2 USB ................................................................................... 22

1.6.3 ATA Support ........................................................................ 23

1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem .............................................................. 24

1.8 Legacy I/O Controller....................................................................... 25

1.8.1 Serial Port........................................................................... 25

1.8.2 Parallel Port......................................................................... 25

1.9 Audio Subsystem............................................................................. 26

1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software .................................................... 27

1.9.2 Audio Connectors and Headers ............................................... 27

1.10 LAN Subsystem............................................................................... 28

1.10.1 Broadcom BCM57788 Gigabit Ethernet Controller ...................... 28

1.10.2 LAN Subsystem Software....................................................... 28

1.10.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs .............................. 29

1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem .................................................... 30

1.11.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control...................................... 30

1.11.2 Fan Monitoring..................................................................... 30

1.11.3 Chassis Intrusion Detection.................................................... 30

1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring .............................................................. 31

1.12 Power Management ......................................................................... 32

1.12.1 ACPI................................................................................... 32

1.12.2 Hardware Support ................................................................ 35

1.12.3 ENERGY STAR* 5.0, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance ................. 39

2 Technical Reference

2.1 Memory Map................................................................................... 41

2.1.1 Addressable Memory............................................................. 41

2.2 Connectors and Headers................................................................... 44

2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors .......................................................... 45

2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers ................................ 46

2.3 BIOS Configuration Jumper Block....................................................... 56

2.4 Mechanical Considerations ................................................................ 58