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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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...copyright laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example... on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted...
...copyright laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example... on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted...
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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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The box contents are for reference only. 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. 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 -
The box contents are for reference only. 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. 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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Hardware Installation If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. • Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove theAC power by your hardware ...
Hardware Installation If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. • Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove theAC power by your hardware ...
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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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... motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU...
... motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU...
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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 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch...
... 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 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch...
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If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Hardware Installation Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. Inadequately ...
If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Hardware Installation Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. Inadequately ...
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...in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and ...When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is operating in Flex Memory Mode will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode...
...in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and ...When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is operating in Flex Memory Mode will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode...
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Hardware Installation Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Follow the steps below to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install ...
Hardware Installation Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Follow the steps below to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install ...
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.... Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your operating system. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the slot. 3. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports...
.... Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your operating system. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the slot. 3. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports...
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Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out 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 connect devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. Do not rock it straight out from your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Before using this port for USB devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. The following describes the ...
Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out 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 connect devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. Do not rock it straight out from your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Before using this port for USB devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. The following describes the ...
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GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, ...
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, ...