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... guide to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.3-in, 24.4 cm x 21.1 cm) ASRock P43C-ME Quick Installation Guide ASRock P43C-ME Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA...motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock P43C-ME motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual, chapter 1 and ...
... guide to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.3-in, 24.4 cm x 21.1 cm) ASRock P43C-ME Quick Installation Guide ASRock P43C-ME Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA...motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock P43C-ME motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual, chapter 1 and ...
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...names appearing in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept ... to the contents of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...
...names appearing in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept ... to the contents of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...
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...) 31 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 32 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 33 FSB1/FSB2/FSB3 Jumpers 34 North Bridge Controller 35 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow) 2 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard
...) 31 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 32 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 33 FSB1/FSB2/FSB3 Jumpers 34 North Bridge Controller 35 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow) 2 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard
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... LED indications. See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English I/O Panel 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 6 Line In (Light...
... LED indications. See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English I/O Panel 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 6 Line In (Light...
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... function or Side Speaker function. If you enable Multi-Streaming function, Side Speaker function will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. English 4 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard You can only choose to select "2 Channel", "4 Channel", "6 Channel" or "8 Channel". After restarting your change .
... function or Side Speaker function. If you enable Multi-Streaming function, Side Speaker function will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. English 4 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard You can only choose to select "2 Channel", "4 Channel", "6 Channel" or "8 Channel". After restarting your change .
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...CD. 1. In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock P43C-ME motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you... related to this manual will be found in the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 21.1 cm) ASRock P43C-ME Quick Installation Guide ASRock P43C-ME Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
...CD. 1. In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock P43C-ME motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you... related to this manual will be found in the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 21.1 cm) ASRock P43C-ME Quick Installation Guide ASRock P43C-ME Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
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Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.3-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7) - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 8) ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Northbridge: Intel® P43 - Southbridge: Intel® ICH10 - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O Connector 6 - ...
Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.3-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7) - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 8) ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Northbridge: Intel® P43 - Southbridge: Intel® ICH10 - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O Connector 6 - ...
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... CAUTION 14) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - CPU, DRAM, GTL, NB, SB, SB 1.1, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit..." - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 11) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore - FCC, CE, WHQL English 7 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard
... CAUTION 14) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - CPU, DRAM, GTL, NB, SB, SB 1.1, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit..." - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 11) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore - FCC, CE, WHQL English 7 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard
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...Please check the table on page 24 for proper installation. 5. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper connection. 8 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English We are not responsible for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. Please read the installation guide of...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 no need to adjust the BIOS option "DRAM Frequency" to the components and devices of your own ...
...Please check the table on page 24 for proper installation. 5. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper connection. 8 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English We are not responsible for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. Please read the installation guide of...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 no need to adjust the BIOS option "DRAM Frequency" to the components and devices of your own ...
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...without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock Instant Flash is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you install the PC system. 9 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English Just launch this motherboard offers stepless control, it ...is capable of "User Manual" in the support CD to access ASRock Instant Flash. With OC DNA, you can save the new...
...without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock Instant Flash is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you install the PC system. 9 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English Just launch this motherboard offers stepless control, it ...is capable of "User Manual" in the support CD to access ASRock Instant Flash. With OC DNA, you can save the new...
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EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to define the power consumption for more details. 10 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English According to EuP, the total AC power of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 1.00W in off mode condition. ...
EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to define the power consumption for more details. 10 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English According to EuP, the total AC power of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 1.00W in off mode condition. ...
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... motherboard components due to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is any motherboard settings. 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 11 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation For the installation of the following precautions before you uninstall any component...
... motherboard components due to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is any motherboard settings. 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 11 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation For the installation of the following precautions before you uninstall any component...
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... down and out on center of the socket. Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion. Rotate the load plate to assist in removal. 12 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP...
... down and out on center of the socket. Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion. Rotate the load plate to assist in removal. 12 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP...
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... 1. Step 3. Align fasteners with the CPU fan connector on side closest to ensure cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other components. 13 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English It is an example to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. While pressing...
... 1. Step 3. Align fasteners with the CPU fan connector on side closest to ensure cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other components. 13 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English It is an example to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. While pressing...
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... configuration, you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is installed in the set of the same color. English 14 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard see p.2 No.6), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 4. Blue slots; see p.2 No.5), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots...
... configuration, you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is installed in the set of the same color. English 14 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard see p.2 No.6), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 4. Blue slots; see p.2 No.5), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots...
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... disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 15 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English
... disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 15 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English
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... installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for the card before you intend to the chassis with screws. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). Align...
... installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for the card before you intend to the chassis with screws. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). Align...
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... jumper settings. Note: To select +5VSB, it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you adopt to adjust the jumpers. English 17 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard
... jumper settings. Note: To select +5VSB, it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you adopt to adjust the jumpers. English 17 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard
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... pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. If you want to overclock the CPU you need to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to below jumper settings. 18 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard, you may...
... pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. If you want to overclock the CPU you need to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to below jumper settings. 18 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard English Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard, you may...
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... Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the motherboard! SATAII_2 (Port 1) SATAII_1 (Port 0) English 19 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard FDD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2, No. 19) SATAII_6 (Port 5) SATAII_5 (Port 4) SATAII_4 (Port 3) SATAII_3 (Port 2) These six Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support...
... Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the motherboard! SATAII_2 (Port 1) SATAII_1 (Port 0) English 19 ASRock P43C-ME Motherboard FDD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2, No. 19) SATAII_6 (Port 5) SATAII_5 (Port 4) SATAII_4 (Port 3) SATAII_3 (Port 2) These six Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support...