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... 64-bit Without RAID Functions 31 2.15.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 32 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology 33 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 34 3.1 Introduction 34 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 34 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 35 3.2 Main Screen 35 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 36 3.4 Advanced Screen 46 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 47 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 49...
... 64-bit Without RAID Functions 31 2.15.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 32 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology 33 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 34 3.1 Introduction 34 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 34 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 35 3.2 Main Screen 35 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 36 3.4 Advanced Screen 46 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 47 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 49...
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... information about the model you require technical support related to BIOS setup and information of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock P43DE3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration...
... information about the model you require technical support related to BIOS setup and information of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock P43DE3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration...
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CPU, DRAM, GTL REF, NB, NB GTL REF, SB Core, SB 1.1V, VTT, PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 11) - Hybrid Booster: - Supports I. Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10) - Boot Failure...supply is required) (see CAUTION 12) - AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - FCC, CE, WHQL - - 1 x IR ...
CPU, DRAM, GTL REF, NB, NB GTL REF, SB Core, SB 1.1V, VTT, PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 11) - Hybrid Booster: - Supports I. Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10) - Boot Failure...supply is required) (see CAUTION 12) - AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - FCC, CE, WHQL - - 1 x IR ...
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FSB1600-CPU will operate in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your own ...1333 1066 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 800 DDR3 800 6. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Power Management for proper connection. 8. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to SATAII connector directly. 9. Please visit our website for proper installation. 5. CAUTION! 1. About...
FSB1600-CPU will operate in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your own ...1333 1066 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 800 DDR3 800 6. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Power Management for proper connection. 8. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to SATAII connector directly. 9. Please visit our website for proper installation. 5. CAUTION! 1. About...
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ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to define the power consumption for ..., it is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock Instant Flash is recommended to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without entering operating systems first...EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this utility, you can update your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard...
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to define the power consumption for ..., it is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock Instant Flash is recommended to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without entering operating systems first...EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this utility, you can update your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard...
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...P43 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Chipset CD1 35 PWR_FAN1 34 PCIE1 33 AUDIO CODEC PCIE2 HD_AUDIO1 32 1 PCI Express 2.0 P43DE3 FSB1600 8 CHA_FAN1 IDE1 9 30.5cm (12.0 in) 31 30 29 28 27 EuP Ready PCIE3 Super I/O RoHS IR1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 ...FLOPPY1 PCIE4 CMOS Battery PCI1 1 CLRCMOS1 PCI2 COM1 1 1 TPM1 8Mb BIOS Intel ICH10 USB10_11 1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN PANEL1 1 HDLED RESET USB8_9 1 USB6_7 1 SATAII_5 (Port 4) SATAII_3 (Port 2) SATAII_1 (Port 0) SATAII_6 (Port 5) SATAII_4 ...
...P43 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Chipset CD1 35 PWR_FAN1 34 PCIE1 33 AUDIO CODEC PCIE2 HD_AUDIO1 32 1 PCI Express 2.0 P43DE3 FSB1600 8 CHA_FAN1 IDE1 9 30.5cm (12.0 in) 31 30 29 28 27 EuP Ready PCIE3 Super I/O RoHS IR1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 ...FLOPPY1 PCIE4 CMOS Battery PCI1 1 CLRCMOS1 PCI2 COM1 1 1 TPM1 8Mb BIOS Intel ICH10 USB10_11 1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN PANEL1 1 HDLED RESET USB8_9 1 USB6_7 1 SATAII_5 (Port 4) SATAII_3 (Port 2) SATAII_1 (Port 0) SATAII_6 (Port 5) SATAII_4 ...
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...events. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.10 No. 1) 1_2 +5V 2_3 +5VSB Short pin2, pin3 to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. The data in CMOS.../2 or USB wake up the system first, and then shut it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. If you update the BIOS. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". However, please do the clearCMOS action. ...
...events. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.10 No. 1) 1_2 +5V 2_3 +5VSB Short pin2, pin3 to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. The data in CMOS.../2 or USB wake up the system first, and then shut it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. If you update the BIOS. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". However, please do the clearCMOS action. ...
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.... Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. C. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to connect them for HD audio panel only.
.... Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. C. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to connect them for HD audio panel only.
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Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Start to ... devices selection appears. Formatting the floppy diskette will start to format and copy files [YN]? Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Start to ... devices selection appears. Formatting the floppy diskette will start to format and copy files [YN]? Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
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...]. B. Set "SATAII Configuration" to [Enhanced], and then in the option "Configure SATAII as ", please set the option to [IDE]. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on your system. Select the driver to install according to...® setup, press F6 to install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set up BIOS. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the Intel® AHCI driver. STEP 3: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS ...
...]. B. Set "SATAII Configuration" to [Enhanced], and then in the option "Configure SATAII as ", please set the option to [IDE]. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on your system. Select the driver to install according to...® setup, press F6 to install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set up BIOS. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the Intel® AHCI driver. STEP 3: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS ...
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...the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set up BIOS. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function,... please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the option to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the warning on...
...the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set up BIOS. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function,... please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the option to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the warning on...
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... the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set... up the computer. The BIOS FWH chip on your system. You may also restart by pressing the reset button on the menu bar, and then press to get into ...
... the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set... up the computer. The BIOS FWH chip on your system. You may also restart by pressing the reset button on the menu bar, and then press to get into ...
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... to specify the system date. 35 3.1.2Navigation Keys Please check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to configure system Time. +Tab F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help ... UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Wed 07/29/2009] BIOS Version : P43DE3 P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 4400MHz Microcode Update : 1067A/A07 Cache Size : 6144KB ...
... to specify the system date. 35 3.1.2Navigation Keys Please check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to configure system Time. +Tab F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help ... UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Wed 07/29/2009] BIOS Version : P43DE3 P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 4400MHz Microcode Update : 1067A/A07 Cache Size : 6144KB ...
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... Spectrum This item should be done at your own risk and expense. It should be done at your own risk and expense. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings Load CPU EZ OC Setting [Press Enter] Overclock ...Auto] [8] [9] DRAM Frequency DRAM Command Rate [Auto] [Auto] DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration Voltage Configuration ASRock VDrop Control [With VDrop] Overclocking may cause damage to page 33 for better system stability. 36 Load CPU EZ OC Setting You can set up...
... Spectrum This item should be done at your own risk and expense. It should be done at your own risk and expense. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings Load CPU EZ OC Setting [Press Enter] Overclock ...Auto] [8] [9] DRAM Frequency DRAM Command Rate [Auto] [Auto] DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration Voltage Configuration ASRock VDrop Control [With VDrop] Overclocking may cause damage to page 33 for better system stability. 36 Load CPU EZ OC Setting You can set up...
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... clocks for TRAS. Min: 2. Max: 28. Min: 15. Min: 3. XMP Technology Use this option to adjust XMP memory. Min: 5. Max: 10. Min: 9. DRAM Timing Configuation BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Standard Memory Settings XMP Technology [Auto] Profile 1 : DDR3 2000 7-8-7-20 1.65V Standard Memory Settings : 7-8-7-20-78-10-8-7-8 DRAM tCL [Auto] DRAM...
... clocks for TRAS. Min: 2. Max: 28. Min: 15. Min: 3. XMP Technology Use this option to adjust XMP memory. Min: 5. Max: 10. Min: 9. DRAM Timing Configuation BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Standard Memory Settings XMP Technology [Auto] Profile 1 : DDR3 2000 7-8-7-20 1.65V Standard Memory Settings : 7-8-7-20-78-10-8-7-8 DRAM tCL [Auto] DRAM...
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DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker DRAM RCOMP Settings DRAM CH0 RCOMP Settings : 54-0-11-6-6-6-6 DRAM CH0 RCOMP ODT DRAM CH0 G0 (Data) DRAM CH0 G1 (Command) [...
DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker DRAM RCOMP Settings DRAM CH0 RCOMP Settings : 54-0-11-6-6-6-6 DRAM CH0 RCOMP ODT DRAM CH0 G0 (Data) DRAM CH0 G1 (Command) [...
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...], [8] to [827]. The default value is [Auto]. 42 DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW This controls the number of DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW. DRAM DLL SKEW Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker DRAM DLL SKEW Settings DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW Info:8-2-0-0-0-734 DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW [Auto] DRAM CH0 CLKSET1 SKEW Info:9-5-0-0-0-856...
...], [8] to [827]. The default value is [Auto]. 42 DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW This controls the number of DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW. DRAM DLL SKEW Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker DRAM DLL SKEW Settings DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW Info:8-2-0-0-0-734 DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW [Auto] DRAM CH0 CLKSET1 SKEW Info:9-5-0-0-0-856...
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Voltage Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Voltage Settings CPU Voltage DRAM Voltage GTLRef Voltage NB Voltage NB GTL Ref. Voltage SB Core Voltage SB 1.1V Voltage VTT ...
Voltage Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Voltage Settings CPU Voltage DRAM Voltage GTLRef Voltage NB Voltage NB GTL Ref. Voltage SB Core Voltage SB 1.1V Voltage VTT ...
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...a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. If you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Options for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration... for CPU CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive...
...a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. If you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Options for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration... for CPU CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive...
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... with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to keep the CPU from the chipset. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Enhanced Halt State Intel (R) Virtualization tech. When this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP or VistaTM. An IA...
... with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to keep the CPU from the chipset. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Enhanced Halt State Intel (R) Virtualization tech. When this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP or VistaTM. An IA...