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... specific information about the model you require technical support related to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P43ME Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.3-in, 24.4 cm x 21.1 cm) ASRock P43ME Quick Installation Guide ASRock P43ME Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable Two Serial...
... specific information about the model you require technical support related to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P43ME Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.3-in, 24.4 cm x 21.1 cm) ASRock P43ME Quick Installation Guide ASRock P43ME Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable Two Serial...
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...implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. With respect to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard ... not limited to infringe. In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. Copyright Notice: No...
...implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. With respect to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard ... not limited to infringe. In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. Copyright Notice: No...
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...) 30 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 32 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 33 FSB1/FSB2/FSB3 Jumpers 34 North Bridge Controller 2 ASRock P43ME Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 3 775-Pin CPU Socket 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel...
...) 30 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 32 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 33 FSB1/FSB2/FSB3 Jumpers 34 North Bridge Controller 2 ASRock P43ME Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 3 775-Pin CPU Socket 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel...
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... you use . 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 P43ME Motherboard English
... you use . 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 P43ME Motherboard English
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... be disabled. You can only choose to the front panel audio header. Please follow below instructions according to select "2 Channel", "4 Channel", "6 Channel" or "8 Channel". English 4 ASRock P43ME Motherboard After restarting your change . In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your computer, you install. To enable Multi-Streaming...
... be disabled. You can only choose to the front panel audio header. Please follow below instructions according to select "2 Channel", "4 Channel", "6 Channel" or "8 Channel". English 4 ASRock P43ME Motherboard After restarting your change . In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your computer, you install. To enable Multi-Streaming...
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... updated, the content of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock P43ME motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P43ME Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.3-in the Support CD... delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual will be found in the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 21.1 cm) ASRock P43ME Quick Installation Guide ASRock P43ME Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100...
... updated, the content of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock P43ME motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P43ME Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.3-in the Support CD... delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual will be found in the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 21.1 cm) ASRock P43ME Quick Installation Guide ASRock P43ME Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100...
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... 7) - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Print port header ASRock P43ME Motherboard English Supports EM64T CPU - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (green @ x16 mode...
... 7) - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Print port header ASRock P43ME Motherboard English Supports EM64T CPU - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (green @ x16 mode...
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... - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock P43ME Motherboard Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 13) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Instant Boot - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ... header - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU, VCCM, NB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) -
... - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock P43ME Motherboard Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 13) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Instant Boot - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ... header - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU, VCCM, NB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) -
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... 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 8 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 38 of "User Manual" in overclocking mode. Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on...
... 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 8 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 38 of "User Manual" in overclocking mode. Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on...
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...then you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your BIOS only in the support CD for detailed setup. 9 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English Please visit our website for the operation procedures of "User Manual" in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy ... IDE mode under Windows® 2000. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power...
...then you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your BIOS only in the support CD for detailed setup. 9 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English Please visit our website for the operation procedures of "User Manual" in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy ... IDE mode under Windows® 2000. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power...
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... the carpet or the like. Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 10 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you handle...
... the carpet or the like. Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 10 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you handle...
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... notches of the CPU with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on the hook to assist in removal. 11 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with the two...
... notches of the CPU with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on the hook to assist in removal. 11 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with the two...
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... with the motherboard throughholes. Step 5. Step 6. While pressing down lightly on the socket surface. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 12 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on load plate, engage the load lever. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then...
... with the motherboard throughholes. Step 5. Step 6. While pressing down lightly on the socket surface. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 12 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on load plate, engage the load lever. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then...
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... provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. It is properly seated. 13 ASRock P43ME Motherboard Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR2 slot; Installing a DIMM Please make sure to activate ...
... provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. It is properly seated. 13 ASRock P43ME Motherboard Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR2 slot; Installing a DIMM Please make sure to activate ...
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... used to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on this motherboard. Step 3. Replace the system cover. 14 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English Installing an expansion card Step 1. Align the card connector with screws. Step 6. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express...
... used to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on this motherboard. Step 3. Replace the system cover. 14 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English Installing an expansion card Step 1. Align the card connector with screws. Step 6. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express...
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... to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you adopt to overclock the memory module you must boot up events. English 15 ASRock P43ME Motherboard The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. The data in CMOS. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.2 No. 33) Default If...
... to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you adopt to overclock the memory module you must boot up events. English 15 ASRock P43ME Motherboard The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. The data in CMOS. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.2 No. 33) Default If...
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... overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you need to be strapped at lower frequency. Please refer to below jumper settings. 16 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English Please refer to below jumper settings. If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1333 on this motherboard, you need to...
... overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you need to be strapped at lower frequency. Please refer to below jumper settings. 16 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English Please refer to below jumper settings. If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1333 on this motherboard, you need to...
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... connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 No. 24) the red-striped side to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. 17 ASRock P43ME Motherboard Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped...
... connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 No. 24) the red-striped side to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. 17 ASRock P43ME Motherboard Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped...
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... Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 22) This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 18 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.2 No. 26) This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Then connect the...
... Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 22) This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 18 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.2 No. 26) This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Then connect the...
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...) (see p.2 No. 15) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Please connect a CPU fan cable to this header. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 19 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English Connect Ground (GND) to [Enabled]. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to Ground (GND). Please connect the fan cables to the...
...) (see p.2 No. 15) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Please connect a CPU fan cable to this header. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 19 ASRock P43ME Motherboard English Connect Ground (GND) to [Enabled]. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to Ground (GND). Please connect the fan cables to the...