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... Layout 11 1.4 I/O Panel 12 2 Installation 14 2.1 Screw Holes 14 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.3 CPU Installation 15 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 17 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 18 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 20 2.7 Jumpers Setup 21 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 27 2.10...
... Layout 11 1.4 I/O Panel 12 2 Installation 14 2.1 Screw Holes 14 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.3 CPU Installation 15 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 17 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 18 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 20 2.7 Jumpers Setup 21 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 27 2.10...
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...Northbridge: Intel® P43 - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Support DDR2 1200(OC)/1066/800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) - ... Audio (VIA® VT1718S Audio Codec) - Supports EM64T CPU - Support DDR3 1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1...
...Northbridge: Intel® P43 - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Support DDR2 1200(OC)/1066/800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) - ... Audio (VIA® VT1718S Audio Codec) - Supports EM64T CPU - Support DDR3 1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1...
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...for proper installation. 5. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 16) * For 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 no need to adjust the BIOS option "DRAM Frequency" to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability...
...for proper installation. 5. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 16) * For 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 no need to adjust the BIOS option "DRAM Frequency" to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability...
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...of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in Dual Channel (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; see p.11 No.5), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots,... and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you have to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may refer to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the set of the...
...of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in Dual Channel (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; see p.11 No.5), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots,... and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you have to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may refer to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the set of the...
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... jumper, see p.11 No. 33) (FSB3, 5-pin jumper, see p.11 No. 33) 1_2 FSB1 FSB2 1_2 FSB3 1_2 Default If you want to overclock the memory module you to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Open". Please refer to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug.... If you must boot up events. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper, pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper, and pin4, pin5 for 5 seconds. Otherwise, the memory module may not work properly on these 2 pins. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup...
... jumper, see p.11 No. 33) (FSB3, 5-pin jumper, see p.11 No. 33) 1_2 FSB1 FSB2 1_2 FSB3 1_2 Default If you want to overclock the memory module you to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Open". Please refer to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug.... If you must boot up events. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper, pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper, and pin4, pin5 for 5 seconds. Otherwise, the memory module may not work properly on these 2 pins. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup...
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... System Date [14:00:09] [Mon 11/16/2009] BIOS Version : P43C-ME P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) CPU E3000 @ 3.40GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3400MHz Microcode Update : 1067A/A07 Cache Size : 1024KB Total Memory DDRII_A1 DDRII_B1 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 : 1024MB Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/400MHz DDR2_800 : None : None : None Use [Enter], [TAB] or...
... System Date [14:00:09] [Mon 11/16/2009] BIOS Version : P43C-ME P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) CPU E3000 @ 3.40GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3400MHz Microcode Update : 1067A/A07 Cache Size : 1024KB Total Memory DDRII_A1 DDRII_B1 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 : 1024MB Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/400MHz DDR2_800 : None : None : None Use [Enter], [TAB] or...
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... may select [Auto], [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066], [667MHz DDR3_1333] or [800MHz DDR3_1600] for DDR3. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you adopt DDR3 memory modules. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is [Auto]. 37 Use this option to load the optimized CPU overclocking setting. You may cause damage to your own...] for DRAM Command Rate. Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can set up overclocking features. The default value is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically.
... may select [Auto], [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066], [667MHz DDR3_1333] or [800MHz DDR3_1600] for DDR3. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you adopt DDR3 memory modules. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is [Auto]. 37 Use this option to load the optimized CPU overclocking setting. You may cause damage to your own...] for DRAM Command Rate. Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can set up overclocking features. The default value is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically.
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... maintains the context of this option to adjust the Host frequency and PCIE frequency in order to select Overclock Mode. CPU Thermal Throttling No-Execute Memory Protection Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. If you are allowed to adjust CPU frequency.
... maintains the context of this option to adjust the Host frequency and PCIE frequency in order to select Overclock Mode. CPU Thermal Throttling No-Execute Memory Protection Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. If you are allowed to adjust CPU frequency.
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...kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to [Enabled]. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support... Hyper-Threading technology. No-Excute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is Intel's new power saving technology. The default value is set this technology, such as "Portable/Laptop...
...kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to [Enabled]. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support... Hyper-Threading technology. No-Excute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is Intel's new power saving technology. The default value is set this technology, such as "Portable/Laptop...
Quick Installation Guide
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... USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 8) ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English Supports EM64T CPU - Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in , 24.4 cm x 21...
... USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 8) ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English Supports EM64T CPU - Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in , 24.4 cm x 21...
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...special overclocking mode, please refer to page 17 for proper connection. 8 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English Please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 14 for proper jumper settings. 2. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1600 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333, DDR3 1600 *...1066/800 MHz. Please check the table below for possible damage caused by overclocking. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 3 for proper jumper ...
...special overclocking mode, please refer to page 17 for proper connection. 8 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English Please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 14 for proper jumper settings. 2. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1600 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333, DDR3 1600 *...1066/800 MHz. Please check the table below for possible damage caused by overclocking. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 3 for proper jumper ...
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..., it is installed in Dual Channel (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; It is recommended to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot or install a DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; Yellow slots; English 14 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the ... see p.2 No.5), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the DIMM slot on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. If you have to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2/DDR3 DIMM pair in the set of...
..., it is installed in Dual Channel (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; It is recommended to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot or install a DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; Yellow slots; English 14 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the ... see p.2 No.5), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the DIMM slot on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. If you have to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2/DDR3 DIMM pair in the set of...
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...pin5 for 5 seconds. Please refer to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up events. English 17 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard When the jumper cap is placed on this motherboard, you to adjust the jumpers. To clear and reset the system parameters to... enable (see p.2 No. 33) Default If you want to overclock the memory module you adopt to DDR2 1200 on this motherboard. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. Jumper Setting Description...
...pin5 for 5 seconds. Please refer to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up events. English 17 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard When the jumper cap is placed on this motherboard, you to adjust the jumpers. To clear and reset the system parameters to... enable (see p.2 No. 33) Default If you want to overclock the memory module you adopt to DDR2 1200 on this motherboard. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. Jumper Setting Description...
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For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to display the menus. 25 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and ... Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the system chassis. When you wish to enter BIOS Setup utility; It is designed to select among the predetermined choices. It will enhance motherboard...
For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to display the menus. 25 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and ... Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the system chassis. When you wish to enter BIOS Setup utility; It is designed to select among the predetermined choices. It will enhance motherboard...