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... 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision...transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating...
... 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision...transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating...
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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 ...
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 ...
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel ® CoreTM ... 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 High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note 2) Support ... Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 10 -
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel ® CoreTM ... 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 High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note 2) Support ... Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 10 -
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...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 It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's... be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate...
...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 It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's... be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate...
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... modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one...the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support ...
... modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one...the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support ...
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... connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Before using this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This...
... connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Before using this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This...
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... cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket... power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. For example, some graphics cards may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
... cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket... power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. For example, some graphics cards may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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... be configurable. Disabled Disables this item to increase the CPU clock ratio set the R.G.B. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Allows you to manually set this item to enhance...
... be configurable. Disabled Disables this item to increase the CPU clock ratio set the R.G.B. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Allows you to manually set this item to enhance...
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...CHS. No Errors The system boot will • Manual Access Mode skip the detection of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Extended Memory The amount of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy...the hard drive. Options are used , set to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set this item to manually enter the specifications of extended memory. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 42 - • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If ...
...CHS. No Errors The system boot will • Manual Access Mode skip the detection of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Extended Memory The amount of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy...the hard drive. Options are used , set to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set this item to manually enter the specifications of extended memory. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 42 - • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If ...
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In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that cannot be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 46 - Set this option to Disabled if you wish to operate in Native IDE mode. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install ... ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will dynamically detects if LAN cable(s) is an interface specification that support Native mode. Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in ...
In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that cannot be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 46 - Set this option to Disabled if you wish to operate in Native IDE mode. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install ... ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will dynamically detects if LAN cable(s) is an interface specification that support Native mode. Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in ...
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...the HPET mode for your Windows ® Vista® operating system. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on a specific day in a month. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password...bit Windows ® Vista® ; GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 50 - Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on the...
...the HPET mode for your Windows ® Vista® operating system. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on a specific day in a month. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password...bit Windows ® Vista® ; GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 50 - Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on the...
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... speed with EasyT une based on system requirements. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 53 -
... speed with EasyT une based on system requirements. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 53 -
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... results may differ by motherboard model. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to default values. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to...file (.wav file). Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. The...the function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 70 - Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you fully know each function of...
... results may differ by motherboard model. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to default values. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to...file (.wav file). Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. The...the function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 70 - Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you fully know each function of...
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Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during the record- Step 5: Next, while in the Mixer device list Recording Control GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 78 - Select Realtek HD Audio Input in Master Volume, go to set the recording sound for your recording device(s) altogether. It ... recommended that you wish to show and click OK to Options and click Properties. ing process when using the microphone function on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to the Options menu and then choose Properties. Select the volume control options you...
Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during the record- Step 5: Next, while in the Mixer device list Recording Control GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 78 - Select Realtek HD Audio Input in Master Volume, go to set the recording sound for your recording device(s) altogether. It ... recommended that you wish to show and click OK to Options and click Properties. ing process when using the microphone function on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to the Options menu and then choose Properties. Select the volume control options you...