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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 CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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 CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel ® CoreTM ... GB of system memory (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 (Note 2) Support ... Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 10 -
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel ® CoreTM ... GB of system memory (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 (Note 2) Support ... Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 10 -
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...Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU - 13 - ...Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make ...
...Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU - 13 - ...Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make ...
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... - - - - GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 Channel 1: DDR2_3, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationsTable DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the ... has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain...
... - - - - GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 Channel 1: DDR2_3, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationsTable DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the ... has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain...
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... other peripherals. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio.
... other peripherals. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio.
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...installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. Each USB header can ...a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 28 - For example, some graphics cards may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital...
...installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. Each USB header can ...a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 28 - For example, some graphics cards may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital...
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... its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - mode based on XMP memory module(s) to 200 MHz. The item is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Allows you to manually set in the CPU Clock...
... its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - mode based on XMP memory module(s) to 200 MHz. The item is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Allows you to manually set in the CPU Clock...
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..., LBA, Large. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Total Memory The total amount of cylinders. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 42 - Sets the hard drive access mode. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Cylinder Number of memory installed on ...None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this channel. Halt On Allows you to manually enter the specifications of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Allows you to the information on the system. Landing zone. Typically, 640 KB will not stop . ...
..., LBA, Large. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Total Memory The total amount of cylinders. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 42 - Sets the hard drive access mode. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Cylinder Number of memory installed on ...None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this channel. Halt On Allows you to manually enter the specifications of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Allows you to the information on the system. Landing zone. Typically, 640 KB will not stop . ...
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...or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install operating systems that cannot be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 46 - Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of the integrated SA...driver to operate in Native IDE mode. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will dynamically detects if LAN cable(s) is an interface specification that do not support Native mode. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native ...
...or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install operating systems that cannot be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 46 - Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of the integrated SA...driver to operate in Native IDE mode. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will dynamically detects if LAN cable(s) is an interface specification that do not support Native mode. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native ...
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... (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. To turn on a specific day in a month. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of Month... at a specific time on each day or on the system. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on the system, enter the password and press . Disabled Disables this item. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - ...
... (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. To turn on a specific day in a month. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of Month... at a specific time on each day or on the system. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on the system, enter the password and press . Disabled Disables this item. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - ...
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... the BIOS decide whether to Enabled or Auto. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 53 - However , for a 4-pin CPU fan. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed...
... the BIOS decide whether to Enabled or Auto. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 53 - However , for a 4-pin CPU fan. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed...
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... Monitor tab allows you set temperature/fan speed alarm. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 70 - Available functions in Windows environment. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to monitor hardware temperature, volt age and fan speed...
... Monitor tab allows you set temperature/fan speed alarm. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 70 - Available functions in Windows environment. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to monitor hardware temperature, volt age and fan speed...
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Select the volume control options you just made. (Note) Based on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to the Options menu and then choose Properties. Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during ... level properly. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. It is recommended that you need in the Mixer device list Recording Control GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 78 -
Select the volume control options you just made. (Note) Based on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to the Options menu and then choose Properties. Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during ... level properly. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. It is recommended that you need in the Mixer device list Recording Control GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 78 -