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...carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard... BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, ...
...carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard... BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 46 2-7 Power Management Setup 49 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 51 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 46 2-7 Power Management Setup 49 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 51 ...
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... 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact ...59 3-5 System ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 71 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring AudioInput and Output 73 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel...
... 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact ...59 3-5 System ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 71 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring AudioInput and Output 73 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel...
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... CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400(O.C.)333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz PCI Express x16 Intel® P43 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Express Bus JMicron 368 x1 1 PCI Express x1 x 1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus x1 RTL 8111D... RJ45 LAN Intel® ICH10 IT8208M CODEC Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line...
... CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400(O.C.)333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz PCI Express x16 Intel® P43 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Express Bus JMicron 368 x1 1 PCI Express x1 x 1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus x1 RTL 8111D... RJ45 LAN Intel® ICH10 IT8208M CODEC Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line...
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... Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 5) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form... Intel ® CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 12 -
... Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 5) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form... Intel ® CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 12 -
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...; Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is recommended that memory of the memory. When memory modules of...Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that...DDR2 memory sockets are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - - - When enabling Dual Channel ...
...; Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is recommended that memory of the memory. When memory modules of...Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that...DDR2 memory sockets are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - - - When enabling Dual Channel ...
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.... Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card until it is locked... install your expansion card(s). 7. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 18 -
.... Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card until it is locked... install your expansion card(s). 7. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 18 -
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... the CMOS when the computer is in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off . The LED keeps blinking when the system is turned off (S5). System...
... the CMOS when the computer is in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off . The LED keeps blinking when the system is turned off (S5). System...
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... state or powered off when the system is detected at system startup. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin ... BIOS may configure the way to turn of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. If a problem is operating. A front panel module mainly consists of f your chassis front panel module to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. GA-P43-ES3G ...
... state or powered off when the system is detected at system startup. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin ... BIOS may configure the way to turn of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. If a problem is operating. A front panel module mainly consists of f your chassis front panel module to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. GA-P43-ES3G ...
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... with chassis intrusion detection design. Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the...Installation Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This ...
... with chassis intrusion detection design. Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the...Installation Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This ...
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... that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up...
... that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up...
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... can be based on page 45. : BIOS Setup\Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 32 - Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash... 10/30/2008-P43-ICH10-7A69PG0CC-00 Function Keys : POST Screen Press the key to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. A....
... can be based on page 45. : BIOS Setup\Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 32 - Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash... 10/30/2008-P43-ICH10-7A69PG0CC-00 Function Keys : POST Screen Press the key to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. A....
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... item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to display a help screen. Help for reference only... and may differ by BIOS version. - 33 - BIOS Setup 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the system is...
... item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to display a help screen. Help for reference only... and may differ by BIOS version. - 33 - BIOS Setup 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the system is...
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.... Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 34 - The Functions... of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to make changes. ...
.... Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 34 - The Functions... of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to make changes. ...
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... other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup
... other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup
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...Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to enhance memory performance when enabled. mode based on XMP memory module(s) to read the SPD data on system configurations. Options ... set the R.G.B. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Allows you to manually set this item to 266 MHz. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - Auto allows the BIOS to operate at three different performance levels. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) ...
...Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to enhance memory performance when enabled. mode based on XMP memory module(s) to read the SPD data on system configurations. Options ... set the R.G.B. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Allows you to manually set this item to 266 MHz. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - Auto allows the BIOS to operate at three different performance levels. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) ...
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.... System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup
.... System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup
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... (default), +8~-7. DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. BIOS Setup DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. - 39 - Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Cmd Driving Pull-Down...
... (default), +8~-7. DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. BIOS Setup DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. - 39 - Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Cmd Driving Pull-Down...
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... Sets the system date. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SA TA device on this channel. BIOS Setup
... Sets the system date. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SA TA device on this channel. BIOS Setup
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... item to determine whether the system will • Manual Access Mode skip the detection of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to CHS....The system boot will stop. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for faster system startup. The following fields display your hard drive specifications. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 42 - Capacity Approximate capacity of the ...
... item to determine whether the system will • Manual Access Mode skip the detection of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to CHS....The system boot will stop. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for faster system startup. The following fields display your hard drive specifications. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 42 - Capacity Approximate capacity of the ...