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... 13 2.3 CPU Installation 14 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 16 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 17 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 18 2.7 Jumpers Setup 19 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 21 2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 26 2.10 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 27 2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 28 2.12 Hot Plug Function for SATA / SATAII HDDs 28 2.13 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 29 2.14 Driver Installation Guide 31 2.15 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM...
... 13 2.3 CPU Installation 14 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 16 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 17 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 18 2.7 Jumpers Setup 19 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 21 2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 26 2.10 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 27 2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 28 2.12 Hot Plug Function for SATA / SATAII HDDs 28 2.13 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 29 2.14 Driver Installation Guide 31 2.15 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM...
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... pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports jumperfree - CPU, DRAM, GTL REF, NB, NB GTL REF, SB Core, SB 1.1V, VTT, PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports I. T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15) Certifications - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Microsoft® Windows...
... pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports jumperfree - CPU, DRAM, GTL REF, NB, NB GTL REF, SB Core, SB 1.1V, VTT, PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports I. T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15) Certifications - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Microsoft® Windows...
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... connector directly. 9. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in overclocking mode. 2. 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, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 27 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII connector...
... connector directly. 9. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in overclocking mode. 2. 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, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 27 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII connector...
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... launch this utility, you to access ASRock Instant Flash. Frequencies other complicated flash utility. Before you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other than 50% under 1.00W in off mode condition. AHCI function is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are...
... launch this utility, you to access ASRock Instant Flash. Frequencies other complicated flash utility. Before you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other than 50% under 1.00W in off mode condition. AHCI function is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are...
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... Header Connection Guide HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interface) is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for detailed connection procedures. A complete HDMI system requires a HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/ video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio or video monitor, such as HDTV. Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to the motherboard...
... Header Connection Guide HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interface) is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for detailed connection procedures. A complete HDMI system requires a HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/ video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio or video monitor, such as HDTV. Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to the motherboard...
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... not supported under Windows® 2000. 2.15.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to the OS you want to boot your optical drive first. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. Please follow below procedures according to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. A. D. Formatting the floppy diskette will start...
... not supported under Windows® 2000. 2.15.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to the OS you want to boot your optical drive first. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. Please follow below procedures according to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. A. D. Formatting the floppy diskette will start...
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... PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to load CPU EZ overclocking setting. Strap FSB to MCH Use this to select Overclock Mode. Spread Spectrum This item should always be done at your CPU and motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings Load CPU EZ OC Setting [Press Enter] Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Strap FSB to MCH Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Ratio Actual Value Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] [133] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [8] [9] DRAM Frequency DRAM Command Rate [Auto] [Auto] DRAM...
... PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to load CPU EZ overclocking setting. Strap FSB to MCH Use this to select Overclock Mode. Spread Spectrum This item should always be done at your CPU and motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings Load CPU EZ OC Setting [Press Enter] Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Strap FSB to MCH Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Ratio Actual Value Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] [133] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [8] [9] DRAM Frequency DRAM Command Rate [Auto] [Auto] DRAM...
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... set to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. Intel (R) C-STATE tech [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] This should be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to execute code. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Enhanced Halt State Intel (R) Virtualization...
... set to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. Intel (R) C-STATE tech [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] This should be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to execute code. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Enhanced Halt State Intel (R) Virtualization...
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...Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [PCI]. Front Panel Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If you can also choose our Intelligent Energy Saver utility to enable or disable CIR10 Field 1. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Intelligent Energy Saver Primary Graphics Adapter Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan CIR10 Field 1 [Disabled] [PCI] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Options Disabled Enabled +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option...
...Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [PCI]. Front Panel Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If you can also choose our Intelligent Energy Saver utility to enable or disable CIR10 Field 1. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Intelligent Energy Saver Primary Graphics Adapter Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan CIR10 Field 1 [Disabled] [PCI] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Options Disabled Enabled +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option...
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..., Inc. Please set this item to enable or disable EuP. OnBoard IDE Controller Use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration SATAII Configuration Configure SATAII as ", you select [AHCI] mode, the options "Hot Plug" and "SATA Link Power Management" will appear. IDE Device Configuration You may set the selection to enable or disable onboard IDE controller. The default value is [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. We will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not...
..., Inc. Please set this item to enable or disable EuP. OnBoard IDE Controller Use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration SATAII Configuration Configure SATAII as ", you select [AHCI] mode, the options "Hot Plug" and "SATA Link Power Management" will appear. IDE Device Configuration You may set the selection to enable or disable onboard IDE controller. The default value is [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. We will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not...
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... cards' specifications require other settings. It is 32. S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 32-Bit Data Transfer Use this item to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. Use this item to enable 32-bit access to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. PCI IDE BusMaster Use this item to wait ready longer. The default value is [35]. 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in AHCI mode...
... cards' specifications require other settings. It is 32. S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 32-Bit Data Transfer Use this item to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. Use this item to enable 32-bit access to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. PCI IDE BusMaster Use this item to wait ready longer. The default value is [35]. 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in AHCI mode...
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...USB devices. USB devices are connected. [Disabled] - If you have USB compatibility issue, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support. 3.4.8 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Legacy USB Support Use this item to enter OS. [BIOS...
...USB devices. USB devices are connected. [Disabled] - If you have USB compatibility issue, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support. 3.4.8 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Legacy USB Support Use this item to enter OS. [BIOS...
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... . Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 58 The default value is set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [EuP], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. Boot Logo Use this option to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. This option only...
... . Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 58 The default value is set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [EuP], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. Boot Logo Use this option to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. This option only...
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... your computer. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your CD-ROM drive. Refer to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; or you need to contact ASRock or want to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is...
... your computer. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your CD-ROM drive. Refer to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; or you need to contact ASRock or want to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is...
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...Fan - CD in header - Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock P43DE3 Motherboard ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - CPU, DRAM, GTL REF, NB, NB GTL REF, SB Core, SB 1.1V, VTT, PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports I. O. Drivers, Utilities...
...Fan - CD in header - Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock P43DE3 Motherboard ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - CPU, DRAM, GTL REF, NB, NB GTL REF, SB Core, SB 1.1V, VTT, PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports I. O. Drivers, Utilities...
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... CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please check the table below for possible damage caused by hardware monitor function and overclock your system. bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in overclocking mode. 2. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 23 for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit...
... CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please check the table below for possible damage caused by hardware monitor function and overclock your system. bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in overclocking mode. 2. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 23 for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit...
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... to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in off mode condition. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is able to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. ASRock Instant Flash is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may...
... to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in off mode condition. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is able to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. ASRock Instant Flash is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may...
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... drive first. A. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. Set "SATAII Configuration" to [Enhanced], and then in the option "Configure SATAII as ", please set the option to [IDE]. A. 2.7 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system. 22 ASRock P43DE3 Motherboard English Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs...
... drive first. A. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. Set "SATAII Configuration" to [Enhanced], and then in the option "Configure SATAII as ", please set the option to [IDE]. A. 2.7 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system. 22 ASRock P43DE3 Motherboard English Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs...
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... your system, and follow the instruction to the warning on the bottom to install Windows?" B. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. When you see "Where do you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 23 ASRock P43DE3 Motherboard English Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A.
... your system, and follow the instruction to the warning on the bottom to install Windows?" B. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. When you see "Where do you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 23 ASRock P43DE3 Motherboard English Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A.
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... drive. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to be user-friendly. If you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to display the menus. 24 ASRock P43DE3 Motherboard English It will enhance motherboard features. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to enter BIOS Setup utility; If the Main Menu...
... drive. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to be user-friendly. If you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to display the menus. 24 ASRock P43DE3 Motherboard English It will enhance motherboard features. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to enter BIOS Setup utility; If the Main Menu...