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GA-P43-ES3G LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-P43ES3G-1101R
GA-P43-ES3G LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-P43ES3G-1101R
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... on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to use of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard...
... on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to use of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact ...59 3-5 System ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact ...59 3-5 System ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
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Box Contents GA-P43-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 -
Box Contents GA-P43-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 -
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... power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as physical harm to the user...
... power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as physical harm to the user...
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.... (Refer to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to...
.... (Refer to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to...
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If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Align...seated in your card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Turn on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...
If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Align...seated in your card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Turn on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...
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Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB ... and unplug the power cord from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable...
Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB ... and unplug the power cord from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable...
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... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover...
... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover...
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...sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to manually set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for ... the BIOS to automatically set this item to manually set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is enabled. Important It is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Disabled Disables this feature. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - mode based on XMP ...
...sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to manually set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for ... the BIOS to automatically set this item to manually set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is enabled. Important It is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Disabled Disables this feature. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - mode based on XMP ...
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System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to fix the chipset frequency at system bootup. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. Options are : Auto (default),... Auto (default), 1~15. - 37 - (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to be configurable. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to the fixed frequency. the ...
System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to fix the chipset frequency at system bootup. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. Options are : Auto (default),... Auto (default), 1~15. - 37 - (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to be configurable. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to the fixed frequency. the ...
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...Zone Sector Write precompensation cylinder. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your system. Memory These fields are read-only and are used ,... error but stop for all other errors. (Default) The system boot will stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop . GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 42 - Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Capacity Approximate capacity of cylinders. Number of extended memory. Base...
...Zone Sector Write precompensation cylinder. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your system. Memory These fields are read-only and are used ,... error but stop for all other errors. (Default) The system boot will stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop . GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 42 - Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Capacity Approximate capacity of cylinders. Number of extended memory. Base...
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... After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. Failure to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your...
... After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. Failure to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 58 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 58 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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Or read the last page of fices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 59 - Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch of th is manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
Or read the last page of fices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 59 - Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch of th is manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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... more physical BIOS chip. What is DualBIOSTM? Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 66 - For the sake of your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive....press the key to enter MSDOS mode. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash TM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you...for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter Q-Flash. Motherboards that matches...
... more physical BIOS chip. What is DualBIOSTM? Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 66 - For the sake of your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive....press the key to enter MSDOS mode. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash TM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you...for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter Q-Flash. Motherboards that matches...
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...to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that is stable...BIOS to complete. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. B. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures...
...to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that is stable...BIOS to complete. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. B. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures...
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... audio streams (in and out) to instructions on the front panel. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Then manually configures the jack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1- Doubleclick the icon to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the...
... audio streams (in and out) to instructions on the front panel. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Then manually configures the jack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1- Doubleclick the icon to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the...
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... useful to a third party nor be used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of with your product's user's manual and we at the Customer Care number listed in this text. For more information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most... of electric and electronic devices and their components. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in this document is...
... useful to a third party nor be used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of with your product's user's manual and we at the Customer Care number listed in this text. For more information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most... of electric and electronic devices and their components. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in this document is...