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... in any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual...
... in any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual...
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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 ... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 46 2-7 Power Management Setup 49 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 51 ...
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 ... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 46 2-7 Power Management Setup 49 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 51 ...
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... 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 Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 71 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring AudioInput and Output 73 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel...
... 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 Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 71 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring AudioInput and Output 73 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel...
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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... RJ45 LAN Intel® ICH10 IT8208M CODEC Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line...
... 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... RJ45 LAN Intel® ICH10 IT8208M CODEC Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line...
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... Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 5) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form... 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 -
... Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 5) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form... 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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.../SS - - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel ... damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. DS/SS - - - - When memory modules of the memory. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are installed, a message which says memory is ... that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is operating...
.../SS - - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel ... damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. DS/SS - - - - When memory modules of the memory. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are installed, a message which says memory is ... that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is operating...
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... card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating...
... card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating...
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.... Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off . The LED is on the chassis to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD...
.... Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off . The LED is on the chassis to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD...
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...8226; NC (Purple): No connection The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 26 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- RESRES+ NC Hard Drive Activity LED Reset Switch • MSG (...(Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive...
...8226; NC (Purple): No connection The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 26 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- RESRES+ NC Hard Drive Activity LED Reset Switch • MSG (...(Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive...
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...Failure to 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. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn ...the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Pin No. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND 16) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to...
...Failure to 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. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn ...the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Pin No. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND 16) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to...
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... the settings may result in the CMOS on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of...
... the settings may result in the CMOS on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of...
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...the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To show the BIOS POST screen. The POST Screen Function Keys Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. P43-ES3G E28 . . . . In...BIOS Setup settings. Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/30/2008-P43-ICH10-7A69PG0CC-00 Function Keys : POST Screen Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. A. GA-P43-ES3G...
...the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To show the BIOS POST screen. The POST Screen Function Keys Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. P43-ES3G E28 . . . . In...BIOS Setup settings. Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/30/2008-P43-ICH10-7A69PG0CC-00 Function Keys : POST Screen Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. A. GA-P43-ES3G...
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... Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the ...Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu...
... Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the ...Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu...
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... enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk.... It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use this task.) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 34 - You can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving ...
... enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk.... It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use this task.) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 34 - You can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving ...
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Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ...
Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ...
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... of the graphics chip and memory. The adjustable range is installed. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. Auto allows the BIOS to 1200 MHz. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking...data on system configurations. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to increase the CPU clock ratio set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. Disabled Disables this item to enhance memory ...
... of the graphics chip and memory. The adjustable range is installed. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. Auto allows the BIOS to 1200 MHz. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking...data on system configurations. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to increase the CPU clock ratio set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. Disabled Disables this item to enhance memory ...
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... the fixed frequency. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to be configurable.
... the fixed frequency. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to be configurable.
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Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Cmd Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ...: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Driving Strength Profile Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. BIOS Setup DIMM1 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto...
Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Cmd Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ...: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Driving Strength Profile Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. BIOS Setup DIMM1 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto...
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... the IDE/SA TA device on this channel. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. BIOS Setup is week (read-only), month, date and year. The date format is 13:0:0. For example, 1 p.m.
... the IDE/SA TA device on this channel. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. BIOS Setup is week (read-only), month, date and year. The date format is 13:0:0. For example, 1 p.m.
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... drive installed in your system. Drive A Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item...to determine whether the system will skip the detection of memory installed on the hard drive. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 42 - Precomp Landing Zone Sector Write precompensation cylinder. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will • Manual Access Mode skip the ...
... drive installed in your system. Drive A Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item...to determine whether the system will skip the detection of memory installed on the hard drive. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 42 - Precomp Landing Zone Sector Write precompensation cylinder. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will • Manual Access Mode skip the ...