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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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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
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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 - The box contents are for reference only. 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.
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 - The box contents are for reference only. 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.
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GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX COMA COAXIAL LPT R_USB USB_LAN SYS_FAN1 AUDIO Intel® P43 F_AUDIO RTL8111D PCIEX1 PCIEX16 GA-P43-ES3G PCI1 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 IDE IDE JMicron 368 PCI2 CODEC PCI3 SPDIF_O PCI4 IT8718 PCI5 CD_IN FDD Intel® ICH10 SYS_FAN2 M_BIOS BATTERY B_BIOS CLR_CMOS SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 CI F_PANEL PWR_LED F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 - 7 -
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX COMA COAXIAL LPT R_USB USB_LAN SYS_FAN1 AUDIO Intel® P43 F_AUDIO RTL8111D PCIEX1 PCIEX16 GA-P43-ES3G PCI1 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 IDE IDE JMicron 368 PCI2 CODEC PCI3 SPDIF_O PCI4 IT8718 PCI5 CD_IN FDD Intel® ICH10 SYS_FAN2 M_BIOS BATTERY B_BIOS CLR_CMOS SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 CI F_PANEL PWR_LED F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 - 7 -
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... CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400(O.C.)333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz PCI Express x16 Intel® P43 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Express Bus JMicron 368 x1 1 PCI Express x1 x 1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus x1 RTL 8111D...
... CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400(O.C.)333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz PCI Express x16 Intel® P43 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Express Bus JMicron 368 x1 1 PCI Express x1 x 1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus x1 RTL 8111D...
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...Edition/Intel ® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB...Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (... panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 10 -
...Edition/Intel ® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB...Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (... panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 10 -
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... Intel ® CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 12 -
... Intel ® CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 12 -
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Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into position. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the ...
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into position. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the ...
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... Dual Channel mode. 1. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the ...same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. DS/SS - - - - GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is operating in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the...
... Dual Channel mode. 1. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the ...same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. DS/SS - - - - GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is operating in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the...
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... on your computer. Install the driver provided with your operating system. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics...
... on your computer. Install the driver provided with your operating system. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics...
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...." Refer to this jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect front speakers in jack . GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 20 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be...
...." Refer to this jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect front speakers in jack . GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 20 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be...
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...) 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 22 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from...
...) 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 22 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from...
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... compatible with SA TA 1.5Gb/s standard. SATA2_3 7 SATA2_4 7 SATA2_5 7 SATA2_0 17 1 SATA2_1 17 1 SATA2_2 17 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 24 - Each SATA connector supports a single SA TA device.
... compatible with SA TA 1.5Gb/s standard. SATA2_3 7 SATA2_4 7 SATA2_5 7 SATA2_0 17 1 SATA2_1 17 1 SATA2_2 17 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 24 - Each SATA connector supports a single SA TA device.
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... when S1 Blinking the system is detected at system startup. You may differ by issuing a beep code. The LED is on the chassis front panel. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 26 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is in different...
... when S1 Blinking the system is detected at system startup. You may differ by issuing a beep code. The LED is on the chassis front panel. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 26 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is in different...
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... cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 28 - 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital...
... cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 28 - 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital...
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P43-ES3G E28 . . . . To exit Boot Menu, press . You can be based on page 45. :...: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 32 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup.... (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/30/2008-P43-ICH10-7A69PG0CC-00 Function Keys : POST Screen Press the key to accept. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data ...
P43-ES3G E28 . . . . To exit Boot Menu, press . You can be based on page 45. :...: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 32 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup.... (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/30/2008-P43-ICH10-7A69PG0CC-00 Function Keys : POST Screen Press the key to accept. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data ...
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.... Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. You can also carry out this task.) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 34 -
.... Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. You can also carry out this task.) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 34 -
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... level. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to 200 MHz. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - Enabled will allow for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to manually set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio...
... level. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to 200 MHz. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - Enabled will allow for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to manually set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio...