ECS G43T-WM User manual

Preface
Preface
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected
under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 1.0
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-
turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
TrademarkRecognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.
FederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manu-
facturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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DeclarationofConformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation
CanadianDepartmentofCommunications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur
le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
AbouttheManual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
UsingBIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Describes features of the
motherboard.
Go to Hpage 1
Describes installation of
motherboard components.
Goto Hpage 7
Provides information on us-
ing the BIOS Setup Utility.
Go to Hpage 27
Describes the motherboard
software.
Go to Hpage 43
Chapter 5
Intel®Remote Wake Technology
Describes the Intel®Remote
Wake Technology.
Go to Hpage 49

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Preface i
Chapter 1 1
IntroducingtheMotherboard 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Feature...............................................................................................2
MotherboardComponents.............................................................5
Chapter 3 27
UsingBIOS 27
Aboutthe SetupUtility................................................................27
The Standard Configuration..............................................27
Entering the Setup Utility...................................................27
UsingBIOS......................................................................................28
Standard CMOS Setup......................................................29
Advanced Setup.................................................................31
Advanced Chipset Setup....................................................33
Chapter 2 77
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Installing the Motherboard 7
SafetyPrecautions............................................................................7
Choosinga ComputerCase.............................................................7
Installingthe Motherboard in a Case............................................7
CheckingJumperSettings...............................................................8
Setting Jumpers...................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings...................................................9
Jumper Settings...................................................................9
InstallingHardware........................................................................10
Installing the Processor.....................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...............................................12
Expansion Slots.................................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices............................................17
Installing a SATA Hard Drive..........................................20
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive....................................21
ConnectingI/ODevices................................................................22
ConnectingCase Components.....................................................23
Front Panel Header...........................................................25

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Integrated Peripherals.......................................................34
Power Management Setup.................................................35
PCI/PnP Setup...................................................................36
PC Health Status...............................................................37
Frequency/Voltage Control................................................39
Load Default Settings........................................................40
Supervisor Password........................................................40
User Password..................................................................41
Save & Exit Setup...............................................................41
Exit Without Saving............................................................41
Updating the BIOS..............................................................42
UtilitySoftwareReference............................................................48
Chapter 4 4343
4343
43
UsingtheMotherboardSoftware 43
Aboutthe SoftwareCD-ROM......................................................43
Auto-installingunderWindowsVista.........................................43
Running Setup....................................................................44
ManualInstallation........................................................................48
Intel®RemoteWakeTechnology 49
AbouttheIntel®Remote WakeTechnology..............................49
IRWTInstallationand Setup........................................................50
Driver and Software Installation......................................50
Getting Ready for Remote Wake.......................................51
Put Your Computer to Sleep Mode....................................53
Chapter 5 4949
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Chapter1
IntroducingtheMotherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the G43T-WM motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775 socket
Intel®CoreTM 2 Quad/CoreTM 2 Duo processors for high-end business or personal
desktop markets.
The motherboard incorporates the Intel®G43 Northbridge (NB) and Intel®ICH10
Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports a Front Side Bus (FSB) fre-
quency of 1333/1066/800 MHz using a scalable FSB Vcc_CPU. The memory con-
troller supports DDR2 memory DIMM frequencies of 800/667 MHz. It supports two
DDR2 sockets with up to maximum memory of 4 GB. DDR2 Maximum memory
bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s in dual-channel symmetric mode assuming DDR2 800 MHz.
High resolution graphics via one PCI Express slot, intended for Graphics Interface,
is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2.0.
The Intel®ICH10 Southbridge supports two PCI slots which are PCI 2.3 compliant.
In addition, one PCI Express x1 slot is supported. It implements an EHCI compliant
interface that provides 480 Mb/s bandwidth for 12 USB 2.0 ports (4 USB ports and
4USB 2.0 headers support additional 8 USB ports). The Southbridge integrates a
Serial ATA host controller, supporting six SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up
to 3.0 Gb/s each.
The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors, COM1, one VGA port, four USB
ports, one LAN port, one 1394a port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 8-
channel line-out.

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Feature
• Accommodates Intel®CoreTM 2 Quad/CoreTM 2 Duo processors
• Supports a system bus (FSB) of 1333/1066/800 MHz
• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU
The motherboard uses an LGA775 type of Intel®CoreTM 2 Quad/CoreTM 2 Duo
processors that carries the following features:
Processor
“Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s
hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on
separate “logical” processors within the same physical processor.
Chipset
The Intel®G43 Northbridge (NB) and Intel®ICH10 Southbridge (SB) chipsets
are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and
performance.
G43
(NB) • Supports 36-bit host bus addressing, allowing the CPU to
access the entire 64 GB of the memory address space
• Chip-to-chip connection interface to Intel ICH10
• 2 GB/s point-to-point Direct Media Interface (DMI) to ICH10
(1 GB/s each direction)
• Supports 2-Gb,1-Gb and 512-Mb DDR2 DRAM technolo-
gies for x8 and x16 devices
• One 16-lane (x16) PCI Express port intended for support-
ing up to two external PCI Express graphics card in bifur-
catedmode,fullycompatibletothePCIExpressBaseSpeci-
fication revision 2.0
• An integrated graphics device (IGD) delivering cost com-
petitive 3D, 2D and video capabilities
ICH10
(SB) • Enhanced DMA Controller, Timer/Counter functions, and
Interrupt Controller
• Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Revision
1.1
• Compliant with PCI 2.3 specification
• Integrated SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller
• Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to twelve
USB 2.0 ports
•Integrated Gigabit LAN Controller
Memory
• Supports DDR2 800/667 DDR2 SDRAM with Dual-channel architec-
ture
• Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs
• Up to 2 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 4 GB

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Audio
• All DACs support 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate
• High-quality analog differential CD input
• Software selectable 2.5V/3.75V VREFOUT
• Meets Microsoft WLP 3.08 audio requirements
• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible
Onboard LAN
• Integrated Intel 82567V Gigabit Ethernet Controller for PCI ExpressTM
Applications
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
•One PCI Express x 16 slot for Graphic Interface
• One PCI Express x1 Slot
• Two 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots
• One floppy disk drive interface
• Six 7-pin SATA connectors
Expansion Options
1394a FireWire
• Compliant with single chip host controller for IEEE Std 1394-1995 and
IEEE1394a-2000
• Integrated 400 Mb/s 2-Port PHY for the PCI BUS
• 3.3V Power supply with 5V Tolerant Inputs
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
• One serial port
• One VGA port
• Four USB ports
• One 1394a port
• One LAN port
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 8-channel High Definition Au-
dio output

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• Power management
• Wake-up alarms
• CPUparameters
• CPUandmemorytiming
BIOS Firmware
This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system
features including the following:
1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be oper-
ated in the ambiance between 0 and 50 °C.
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock
speeds.

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MotherboardComponents
Table of Motherboard Components
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU Socket Intel®CoreTM 2 Quad/CoreTM 2 Duo processors CPUs
2. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector
3. DIMM1/3 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots
4. FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector
5. ATX_POWER1 Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
6. SATA1~6 Serial ATA connectors
7. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
8. MED1 ME Disable jumper
9. SPI_ROM1 SPI ROM header
10. F_USB1~4 Front panel USB headers
11. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
12. 1394A1 Onboard 1394a header
13. COM2 Onboard serial port header
14. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
15. PCI1~2 32-bit add-on card slots
16. PCIEX1-1 PCI Express x1 slot
17. PCIE1 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
18. ATX12V1 ATX12V power connector
19. SYS_FAN System fan connector

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Chapter2
InstallingtheMotherboard
SafetyPrecautions
• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard
• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam-
age from static electricity
• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely
grounded object before working on the motherboard
• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in
• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards
ChoosingaComputer Case
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies
with the specifications for the Micro ATX system case. First, some features on the
motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indica-
tors and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the
features required. Secondly, this motherboard supports one floppy diskette drive.
Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all drives that you intend
to install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O
template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the
motherboard.
This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 244 mm. Choose a case
that accommodates this form factor.
InstallingtheMotherboardin a Case
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in
a case.
Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond
the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets
and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion
slots on your motherboard.

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CheckingJumperSettings
This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.
SettingJumpers
Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with
more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper
caps are placed on the correct pins.
The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When
the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the
jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper
cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,
the jumper is OPEN.
This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins
1 and 2 are SHORT.
SHORT OPEN
Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
JumperSettings
Jumper Type Description Setting (default)
CLR_CMOS 3-pin CLEAR CMOS
1-2: NORMAL
2-3: CLEAR
1-2: DISABLE
2-3: ENABLE
3-pinMED1
Before clearing the
CMOS, make sure to turn
off the system. CLR_CMOS
1
1
MED1
ME Disable
To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend
users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings”
and then “Save & Exit Setup”.

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InstallingHardware
Installing the Processor
Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure
that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-
mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the
cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious
damage to the motherboard or its components.
On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near
the processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is
carelessly installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the
clips. Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you
can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket.
Before installing the Processor
This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system
bus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change the settings in the system
Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or
other components to run faster than their rated speed.
This motherboard has an LGA775 socket. When choosing a processor, consider the
performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor
design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity
of internal cache memory and external cache memory.
Warning:
1. Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of
the system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can
permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in
components that are run beyond the rated limits.
2. Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from
the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or
other hardware components.

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A. Read and follow the instructions shown on the
sticker on the CPU cap.
B. Unload the cap
· Use thumb & forefinger to hold the
lifting tab of the cap.
· Lift the cap up and remove the cap
completely from the socket.
C. Open the load plate
· Use thumb & forefinger to hold the
hook of the lever, pushing down and pulling
aside unlock it.
· Lift up the lever.
· Use thumb to open the load plate. Be
careful not to touch the contacts.
D. Install the CPU on the socket
· Orientate CPU package to the socket.
Make sure you match triangle marker
to pin 1 location.
E. Close the load plate
· Slightly push down the load plate onto the
tongue side, and hook the lever.
· CPU is locked completely.
F. Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU.
G. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto
the CPU socket on the motherboard.
H. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the
CPU fan connector. Please refer to the CPU
cooling fan user’s manual for more detail
installation procedure.
CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
1.
2. DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU.
3. Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted only if
the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you
use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink
installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink
supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.

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Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin
DDR2 800/667. The total memory capacity is 4 GB.
You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Each module can be
installed with 2 GB of memory; total memory capacity is 4 GB.
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging
until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the
modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal
parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM .
2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with
notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be
installed correctly.
4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the
notches in the DIMM slot.
5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it
seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to
the edges of the DIMM.
6 Installany remaining DIMM modules.
DDR2 SDRAM memory module table
DDR2 800 400 MHz
Memory module Memory Bus
DDR2 667 333 MHz

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Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)
The following DDR2 800/667 memory modules and combination have been tested
and qualified for use with this motherboard.
Ramxel RML1520M38D6F-667
Samsung K4T51083QC
AU01GE667C5KBGC/Apacer/AM4B5708
CPJS7E0810C
78.91G92.9K5
78.01G9O.9K5
Elpida 1GB AM4B5708GEWS7E-0637F
Corsair VS1GB667D2/Corsair/64M8CFEG
QIB0900721
Hexon HYNT7AUDR-30M48
Kingston KVR667D2N5/RAmos/RC12T083CA6-
53EC
MT4HTF6464AY-667E1
MT8HTF12864AY-667E1
AL6E8E63J-6E1
AL7E8E63B-6E1T
AL7E8F63J-6E1
AL7E8F73C-6E1
Samsung GOLDBARM378T2863DZS
0742/SEC/ZCE6 K4T1G084QD
Aeneon AET860UD00-30DB08X
Apacer 78.A1G9O.9K4
Hexon HYNT8AUDR-30M88
Hynix HYMP125U64AP8-Y5-AB-A
Kingston KVR667D2N5
LeadMax LD5PS1G831
PSC AL8E8F73C-6E1
Qimonda HYS64T256020EU-3S-C2
2 GB
Type
1 GB
Size
512 MB
DDR2 667
PSC
Module NameVendor
Apacer
Micron

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Infineon HYS64T64020HU-2.5-
A/Infineon/HYB18T256 800AF25
Kingston KVR800D2N5/512
Micron MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4
Qimonda HYS72T64000HU-2.5-
B/Qimonda/HYB18T512800BF25
A-DATA M2GVD6G3I41P0U1E5E/A-
DATA/VD29608A8D-25EG-E0722
AET760UD00-
30DB97X/Aeneon/AET93R250B 0725
AET760UD00-25DC08X
AU01GE800C5KBGC/Apacer/AM4B5708
JQJS8E0749D
78.01GA0.9K5
Geil GEIL
MILLENARY/Geil/GL2L64M088BA18H
Hexon ELPT7AUDR-25M48
KHX6400D2ULK2/2G
KVR800D2N5/1G
IMEAER422LA0112
MEAER421LA0110-08A6
MEAER422LB0107
Ramaxel RML1320EH38D7F-
800/Elpida/E5108AHSE-8E-E0705098L1
Samsung GOLDBAR M378T2953EZ3-CE7
0726/SEC/ZCE7 K4T510830E
Silicon Power SP001GBLRU800S01
Transcend Transcend/DIMM5-5-
5/Transcend/TQ123PGF8T0709
A-DATA Red ADATA M2OMI6H3J4720L1C5Z/A-
DATA/boxed
Aeneon AET860UD00-25DC08X
Apacer 78.A1GA0.9K4
CORSAIR DDR2/800/CORSAIR/CM2X2048-
6400C5/CORSAIR/boxed
Geil PlatinumEdition/Geil/boxed/2GB/DS
Hexon ELPT8AUDR-25M88
Kingston KVR800D2N5
Micron MT16HTF25664AY-800E1
PSC AL8E8F73C-8E1
Qimonda HYS64T256020EU-25F-C2
Samsung DDR2/800/Samsung/M378T5663QZ3-
CF7K4T1G084QQ/2GB/DS
Silicon
Pow er SP002GBLRU800S01
1 GB
Apacer
DDR2 800
512 MB
Aeneon
Kingston
PQI
2 GB
Module NameVendorType Size