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GA-P43-ES3G LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-P43ES3G-1101R
GA-P43-ES3G LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-P43ES3G-1101R
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...for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on how to assist in any form ...or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual...
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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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 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 Audio 73 5-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 76 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 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 Audio 73 5-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 76 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone ...
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Box Contents GA-P43-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 -
Box Contents GA-P43-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 -
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GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX COMA COAXIAL LPT R_USB USB_LAN SYS_FAN1 AUDIO Intel® P43 F_AUDIO RTL8111D PCIEX1 PCIEX16 GA-P43-ES3G PCI1 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 IDE IDE JMicron 368 PCI2 CODEC PCI3 SPDIF_O PCI4 IT8718 PCI5 CD_IN FDD Intel® ICH10 SYS_FAN2 M_BIOS BATTERY B_BIOS CLR_CMOS SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 CI F_PANEL PWR_LED F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 - 7 -
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX COMA COAXIAL LPT R_USB USB_LAN SYS_FAN1 AUDIO Intel® P43 F_AUDIO RTL8111D PCIEX1 PCIEX16 GA-P43-ES3G PCI1 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 IDE IDE JMicron 368 PCI2 CODEC PCI3 SPDIF_O PCI4 IT8718 PCI5 CD_IN FDD Intel® ICH10 SYS_FAN2 M_BIOS BATTERY B_BIOS CLR_CMOS SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 CI F_PANEL PWR_LED F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 - 7 -
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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...
... 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...
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These stickers are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by ...
These stickers are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by ...
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...Edition/Intel ® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB...Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (... panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 10 -
...Edition/Intel ® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB...Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (... panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 10 -
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Hardware Installation Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x power LED header 1 x chassis intrusion header Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port ...
Hardware Installation Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x power LED header 1 x chassis intrusion header Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port ...
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GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM ...
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM ...
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... to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of...
... to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of...
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... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 14 - B. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Before installing the CPU, make sure to correctly install the CPU into its...
... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 14 - B. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Before installing the CPU, make sure to correctly install the CPU into its...
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Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is complete. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to correctly install the CPU cooler on the push pins diagonally. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to the CPU. Hardware Installation Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male...
Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is complete. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to correctly install the CPU cooler on the push pins diagonally. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to the CPU. Hardware Installation Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male...
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... - - Intel ® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing dif ferent memory sizes to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity...
... - - Intel ® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing dif ferent memory sizes to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity...
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Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Follow the steps below to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the socket. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when ...
Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Follow the steps below to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the socket. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when ...
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.... 1. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently...
.... 1. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently...
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Parallel Port Use the parallel port to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Hardware Installation Before using this port for USB devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description...
Parallel Port Use the parallel port to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Hardware Installation Before using this port for USB devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description...
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... HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 20 - To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to this jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for...
... HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 20 - To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to this jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for...