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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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... protected by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical ... Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
... protected by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical ... Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 - 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.
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... to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
... to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
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... the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure...
... the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure...
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...and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until... to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in...
...and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until... to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in...
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... outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. For example, some graphics cards may require...
... outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. For example, some graphics cards may require...
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... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer...
... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer...
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... memory performance when enabled. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Allows you to manually set this item to 200 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that supports this feature. Standard Lets the ... Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to manually set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. Auto allows the BIOS to 150 MHz. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to 1200 MHz. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - mode based on XMP ...
... memory performance when enabled. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Allows you to manually set this item to 200 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that supports this feature. Standard Lets the ... Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to manually set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. Auto allows the BIOS to 150 MHz. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to 1200 MHz. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - mode based on XMP ...
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... all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup Options ...
... all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup Options ...
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...item to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. Total Memory The total amount of sectors. Precomp Landing Zone Sector Write precompensation cylinder. Number of memory installed...Memory These fields are read-only and are used , set to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for the MS-DOS operating system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will stop for all other errors. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 42 -
...item to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. Total Memory The total amount of sectors. Precomp Landing Zone Sector Write precompensation cylinder. Number of memory installed...Memory These fields are read-only and are used , set to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for the MS-DOS operating system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will stop for all other errors. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 42 -
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... Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will continue to install. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver...
... Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will continue to install. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver...
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GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 58 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 58 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch of fices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 59 - Or read the last page of th is manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch of fices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 59 - Or read the last page of th is manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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... update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 66 - Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS TM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is potentially risky, please do it with the ...TM @BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash TM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having ...
... update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 66 - Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS TM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is potentially risky, please do it with the ...TM @BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash TM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having ...
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... file to your location and then download the BIOS file that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to be flashed matches your motherboard model. In Windows, close all applications ...4. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. Follow the on - Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Using @BIOS: 1.
... file to your location and then download the BIOS file that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to be flashed matches your motherboard model. In Windows, close all applications ...4. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. Follow the on - Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Using @BIOS: 1.
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Then manually configures the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in your system tray. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (...
Then manually configures the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in your system tray. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (...
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...138; When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to add and safe from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. Instead,.... Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for activation of printing. For more information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide...
...138; When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to add and safe from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. Instead,.... Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for activation of printing. For more information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide...