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... updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 11.6-in x 7.6-in, 29.5 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock P43DE2 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P43DE2 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 Chapter 3 and 4 contain...
... updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 11.6-in x 7.6-in, 29.5 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock P43DE2 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P43DE2 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 Chapter 3 and 4 contain...
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...any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. In no responsibility for backup purpose, without intent to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)... including interference that may appear in this guide. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or ...
...any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. In no responsibility for backup purpose, without intent to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)... including interference that may appear in this guide. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or ...
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... PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Blue) 27 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 29 USB_PWR1 Jumper 30 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 2 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 775-Pin CPU Socket 4 North Bridge Controller 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDRII_1...
... PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Blue) 27 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 29 USB_PWR1 Jumper 30 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 2 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 775-Pin CPU Socket 4 North Bridge Controller 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDRII_1...
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... Port: COM1 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English
... Port: COM1 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English
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... be found in the user manual presented in , 29.5 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock P43DE2 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P43DE2 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on... about the model you are using. 1. Introduction Thank you require technical support related to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 11.6-in x 7.6-in the Support CD. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS ...
... be found in the user manual presented in , 29.5 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock P43DE2 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P43DE2 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on... about the model you are using. 1. Introduction Thank you require technical support related to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 11.6-in x 7.6-in the Support CD. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS ...
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... 5) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) - 3 x PCI Express x1 slots - 2 x PCI slots - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Max. Front panel audio connector 5 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English Supports EM64T CPU - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x IR header - 1 x Power LED header - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 29.5 cm x 19...
... 5) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) - 3 x PCI Express x1 slots - 2 x PCI slots - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Max. Front panel audio connector 5 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English Supports EM64T CPU - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x IR header - 1 x Power LED header - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 29.5 cm x 19...
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... or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) Unique Feature - Instant Boot - Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware... Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 9) - English 6 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard
... or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) Unique Feature - Instant Boot - Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware... Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 9) - English 6 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard
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...on page 19 for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is no such...ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. ing an additional floppy diskette or other words, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. English 7 ASRock P43DE2...
...on page 19 for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is no such...ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. ing an additional floppy diskette or other words, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. English 7 ASRock P43DE2...
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... the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of 5v standby power efficiency is not recommended to define the power consumption for more details. 8 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English Before you install the PC system. 14. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by... ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the system, please check if the ...
... the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of 5v standby power efficiency is not recommended to define the power consumption for more details. 8 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English Before you install the PC system. 14. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by... ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the system, please check if the ...
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... do not touch the ICs. 4. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component. 2.
... do not touch the ICs. 4. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component. 2.
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... notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to assist in removal. 10 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard Step 2-4. Step 1-2. Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by the edges where are marked with...
... notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to assist in removal. 10 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard Step 2-4. Step 1-2. Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by the edges where are marked with...
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... connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 2). Step 3. Ensure fan cables are oriented on fastener caps with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English If you press down on side closest to the instruction manuals of IHS on the motherboard. Secure excess cable with the CPU fan...
... connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 2). Step 3. Ensure fan cables are oriented on fastener caps with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English If you press down on side closest to the instruction manuals of IHS on the motherboard. Secure excess cable with the CPU fan...
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... provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 12 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ...
... provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 12 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ...
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... the slot. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Replace the system cover. 13 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 / PCIE4 (PCIE x1 slot; Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply...
... the slot. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Replace the system cover. 13 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 / PCIE4 (PCIE x1 slot; Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply...
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... up the system under S3 (Suspend to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Short". However, please do the clear-CMOS action. 14 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard Note: To select +5V_DUAL, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. USB_PWR2 Short pin2, pin3 to clear the data in...
... up the system under S3 (Suspend to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Short". However, please do the clear-CMOS action. 14 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard Note: To select +5V_DUAL, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. USB_PWR2 Short pin2, pin3 to clear the data in...
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.... The current SATAII interface allows up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the I/O panel, there are NOT jumpers. English 15 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.2, No. 14) SATAII_4 (Port 3) SATAII_2 (Port 1) Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) These four Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors...
.... The current SATAII interface allows up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the I/O panel, there are NOT jumpers. English 15 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.2, No. 14) SATAII_4 (Port 3) SATAII_2 (Port 1) Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) These four Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors...
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Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 20) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. 16 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. E. Click the icon on the chassis must support HDA to install your voice through ...
Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 20) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. 16 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard English Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. E. Click the icon on the chassis must support HDA to install your voice through ...
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.... To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard 24 13 17 The LED keeps blinking in S3/S4 state or S5 state (power off). Please connect the fan cables to the fan...
.... To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard 24 13 17 The LED keeps blinking in S3/S4 state or S5 state (power off). Please connect the fan cables to the fan...
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... if you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. English 18 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard Then, the drivers compatible to your system, please insert the support CD to this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still...
... if you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. English 18 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard Then, the drivers compatible to your system, please insert the support CD to this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still...
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... below steps. Set "SATAII Configuration" to [Enhanced], and then in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. English 19 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs...
... below steps. Set "SATAII Configuration" to [Enhanced], and then in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. English 19 ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs...