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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 CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel...
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 CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel...
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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...
... 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...
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... 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. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of the product, please consult a certified...
... 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. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of the product, please consult a certified...
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... ® 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...P43 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH10 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (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... the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 10 -
... ® 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...P43 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH10 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (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... the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 10 -
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...; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and... 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 -
...; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and... 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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... CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. The CPU cannot...off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the notches ...
... CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. The CPU cannot...off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the notches ...
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... to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode. 1. It is installed. 2. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16...
... to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode. 1. It is installed. 2. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16...
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.... As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
.... As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
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... CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to restrict access to a profile. A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the system... to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and ...
... CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to restrict access to a profile. A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the system... to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and ...
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...or 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. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-...Frequency (Mhz) [Disabled] 266 [Auto] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Turbo] Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) [Disabled] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 667 667 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] >>>>> Standard Timing Control KLJI:...
...or 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. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-...Frequency (Mhz) [Disabled] 266 [Auto] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Turbo] Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) [Disabled] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 667 667 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] >>>>> Standard Timing Control KLJI:...
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... 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to read the SPD data on system configurations. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to operate at its best performance level. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set the R.G.B. Disabled ..., set this item to manually set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - Turbo Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. mode based on XMP memory module(s) to 150 MHz. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this function. (Default...
... 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to read the SPD data on system configurations. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to operate at its best performance level. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set the R.G.B. Disabled ..., set this item to manually set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - Turbo Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. mode based on XMP memory module(s) to 150 MHz. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this function. (Default...
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...DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>>...the chipset frequency at system bootup. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. ******** Advanced Timing Control ******** Advanced ...
...DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>>...the chipset frequency at system bootup. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. ******** Advanced Timing Control ******** Advanced ...
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...), +8~-7. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. BIOS Setup DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. DIMM1 Clock Skew Control Options are...
...), +8~-7. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. BIOS Setup DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. DIMM1 Clock Skew Control Options are...
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... [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values 640K 510M +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized... Defaults Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: ...
... [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values 640K 510M +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized... Defaults Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: ...
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...IDE/SA TA device on this channel. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop . Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE... whether the installed floppy disk drive is set to None. Head Number of extended memory. Precomp Landing Zone Sector Write precompensation cylinder. Extended Memory The amount of heads. Total Memory The total amount of sectors. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 42 - Sets the hard drive access mode. No Errors The system ...
...IDE/SA TA device on this channel. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop . Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE... whether the installed floppy disk drive is set to None. Head Number of extended memory. Precomp Landing Zone Sector Write precompensation cylinder. Extended Memory The amount of heads. Total Memory The total amount of sectors. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 42 - Sets the hard drive access mode. No Errors The system ...
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... operating system from the available devices. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 43 - BIOS Setup to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) C4/C4E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function...
... operating system from the available devices. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 43 - BIOS Setup to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) C4/C4E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function...
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...Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. Limit CPUID Max. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform... system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel ® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 44 - set this feature.
...Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. Limit CPUID Max. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform... system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel ® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 44 - set this feature.
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...automatically. Note: To cancel the password, press on upon the return of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at least 1A on the system. Memory The system returns to Password. Note: When using this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up event. Note: To use this function. (..., or the settings may not be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up to 5 characters and then press to turn on the +5VSB lead. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 50 - HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your Windows ® Vista® operating system. Keyboard...
...automatically. Note: To cancel the password, press on upon the return of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at least 1A on the system. Memory The system returns to Password. Note: When using this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up event. Note: To use this function. (..., or the settings may not be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up to 5 characters and then press to turn on the +5VSB lead. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 50 - HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your Windows ® Vista® operating system. Keyboard...
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... SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
... SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
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...Monitor tab allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only. • Advanced mode allows you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages. • Easy mode allows you to... voltages settings using the sliders. • Save allows you to save the current settings to install additional software. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 70 - The Memory tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds you to load previous settings from the buzzer or use interface that...
...Monitor tab allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only. • Advanced mode allows you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages. • Easy mode allows you to... voltages settings using the sliders. • Save allows you to save the current settings to install additional software. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 70 - The Memory tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds you to load previous settings from the buzzer or use interface that...