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... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications ...be updated, the content of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (...
... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications ...be updated, the content of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (...
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.... "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published April 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special,... Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of...
.... "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published April 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special,... Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of...
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... Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 16 Fifth SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (Port 4), Blue) 33 North Bridge Controller 17 USB_PWR3 Jumper 34 USB_PWR2 Jumper 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 2 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 20 Power LED Header (PLED1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21...
... Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 16 Fifth SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (Port 4), Blue) 33 North Bridge Controller 17 USB_PWR3 Jumper 34 USB_PWR2 Jumper 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 2 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 20 Power LED Header (PLED1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21...
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... "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you are two LED next to the LAN port. LAN Port LED...
... "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you are two LED next to the LAN port. LAN Port LED...
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...manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might... of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in...
...manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might... of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in...
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... Technology (see CAUTION 6) 5 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Premium Blu-ray audio support - LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Supports EM64T CPU - Northbridge: Intel® P43 - HD Audio Jack...
... Technology (see CAUTION 6) 5 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Premium Blu-ray audio support - LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Supports EM64T CPU - Northbridge: Intel® P43 - HD Audio Jack...
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... detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology,...Technology", please check page 39 of ASRock OC Tuner. FCC, CE, WHQL - This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Certifications - Please check the...
... detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology,...Technology", please check page 39 of ASRock OC Tuner. FCC, CE, WHQL - This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Certifications - Please check the...
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... bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU. 13. Please visit our website for more details. 8 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English OC DNA literally tells you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to access...proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a BIOS flash utility embedded in off mode condition. In other words, it back again. ASRock Instant Flash is a revolutionary technology that the OC profile can only be under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of . ...
... bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU. 13. Please visit our website for more details. 8 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English OC DNA literally tells you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to access...proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a BIOS flash utility embedded in off mode condition. In other words, it back again. ASRock Instant Flash is a revolutionary technology that the OC profile can only be under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of . ...
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.... 5. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU...
.... 5. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU...
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... finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with the two alignment keys of PnP cap to assist in removal. 10 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Carefully place the CPU into the socket by the edges where are marked with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Step 2-3. Rotate the load plate...
... finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with the two alignment keys of PnP cap to assist in removal. 10 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Carefully place the CPU into the socket by the edges where are marked with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Step 2-3. Rotate the load plate...
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... the motherboard for 775-LAND CPU. Step 4-2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Step 5. Connect fan header with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Repeat with thumb to ensure cable does not interfere with the CPU fan connector on the...
... the motherboard for 775-LAND CPU. Step 4-2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Step 5. Connect fan header with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Repeat with thumb to ensure cable does not interfere with the CPU fan connector on the...
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... two memory modules, for example, installing a pair of the same color. If you have to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. Populated - English 12 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard In other words, install them in Dual Channel (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2;
... two memory modules, for example, installing a pair of the same color. If you have to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. Populated - English 12 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard In other words, install them in Dual Channel (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2;
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... the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Step 3. Step 2. Installing a DIMM Please...
... the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Step 3. Step 2. Installing a DIMM Please...
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... PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express cards with screws. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; Step 4. Replace the system cover. 14 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on this motherboard. Step 5. White) is used for...
... PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express cards with screws. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; Step 4. Replace the system cover. 14 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on this motherboard. Step 5. White) is used for...
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... Short Open placed on these 2 pins. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. 15 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided...
... Short Open placed on these 2 pins. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. 15 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided...
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... 1): see p.2, No. 13) (SATAII_3 (Port 2): see p.2, No. 14) (SATAII_4 (Port 3): see p.2, No. 15) (SATAII_5 (Port 4): see p.2 No. 19) Either end of the motherboard! English 16 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Besides five default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are NOT jumpers. Each USB 2.0 header can be connected to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Do...
... 1): see p.2, No. 13) (SATAII_3 (Port 2): see p.2, No. 14) (SATAII_4 (Port 3): see p.2, No. 15) (SATAII_5 (Port 4): see p.2 No. 19) Either end of the motherboard! English 16 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Besides five default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are NOT jumpers. Each USB 2.0 header can be connected to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Do...
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... install your system. 2. Select "Recorder". This is operating. Adjust "Recording Volume". The LED keeps blinking in S3/S4 state or S5 state (power off). 17 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.2 No. 27) This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Please follow the instruction...
... install your system. 2. Select "Recorder". This is operating. Adjust "Recording Volume". The LED keeps blinking in S3/S4 state or S5 state (power off). 17 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.2 No. 27) This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Please follow the instruction...
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... (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 2) 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 8 5 4 1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to the ground pin. English 18 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU...
... (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 2) 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 8 5 4 1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to the ground pin. English 18 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU...
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... to this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still on work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. English 19 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard HDMI_SPDIF Header (2-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) (see p.2 No. 24) This COM1 header supports a serial port module. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to...
... to this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still on work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. English 19 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard HDMI_SPDIF Header (2-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) (see p.2 No. 24) This COM1 header supports a serial port module. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to...
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Therefore, the drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on your system. 20 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function (IDE mode) STEP 1: Set up BIOS. B. STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on ...
Therefore, the drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on your system. 20 ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function (IDE mode) STEP 1: Set up BIOS. B. STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on ...