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... North Bridge: Intel® 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 support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec ...
... North Bridge: Intel® 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 support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec ...
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... 5) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP 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... limitation, you must install the 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 -
... 5) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP 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... limitation, you must install the 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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... the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •... if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation
... the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •... if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation
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... upgrade by allowing dif ferent memory sizes to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. If you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot...
... upgrade by allowing dif ferent memory sizes to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. If you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot...
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...overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) (Note 1) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if... Defaults Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 35 - This page is dependent on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup
...overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) (Note 1) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if... Defaults Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 35 - This page is dependent on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup
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...Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that the CPU frequency be configurable. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you to manually set the R.G.B. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - Robust ... Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this item to 1200 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) ********...
...Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that the CPU frequency be configurable. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you to manually set the R.G.B. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - Robust ... Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this item to 1200 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) ********...
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... ` IDE Channel 4 Slave [None] [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:...
... ` IDE Channel 4 Slave [None] [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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... all other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for any error. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 42 - • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used...Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to None. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode...
... all other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for any error. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 42 - • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used...Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to None. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode...
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.... Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. After configuring this menu when finished. HDD S.M.A.R.T. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed... to accept. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. 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 (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) ...
.... Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. After configuring this menu when finished. HDD S.M.A.R.T. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed... to accept. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. 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 (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) ...
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... when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel ® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. With virtualization, one CPU core. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 44 - Limit... you install a CPU that supports this feature. Set this item to Disabled for operating systems that supports multi-core technology. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or ...
... when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel ® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. With virtualization, one CPU core. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 44 - Limit... you install a CPU that supports this feature. Set this item to Disabled for operating systems that supports multi-core technology. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or ...
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...from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up to 5 characters and then press ...prompted for your Windows ® Vista® operating system. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 50 - Note: To cancel the password, press on upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set to...
...from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up to 5 characters and then press ...prompted for your Windows ® Vista® operating system. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 50 - Note: To cancel the password, press on upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set to...
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...attached to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system data and perform restoration of data). • It is... system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives...
...attached to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system data and perform restoration of data). • It is... system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives...
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...the current settings to a new profile (.txt file). • Load allows you to change the core clock and memory clock for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their systemrelated information without the need to fine-tune their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage...alarm. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 70 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for your own sound file (.wav file). Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and...
...the current settings to a new profile (.txt file). • Load allows you to change the core clock and memory clock for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their systemrelated information without the need to fine-tune their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage...alarm. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 70 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for your own sound file (.wav file). Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and...
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... refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in the power cord and restart your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\F AQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Plug in Chapter 1. Q: Why do the beeps emitted during the POST. 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked ...setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 80 - Q: In the...
... refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in the power cord and restart your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\F AQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Plug in Chapter 1. Q: Why do the beeps emitted during the POST. 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked ...setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 80 - Q: In the...