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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P43T-ES3G Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P43T-ES3G Motherboard 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 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P43T-ES3G Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P43T-ES3G Motherboard 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 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back...
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GA-P43T-ES3G Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 CPU CPU CLK+/(400(O.C.)/333/266 MHz Host Interface DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz PCI Express x16 ... Channel PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RJ45 Realtek RTL8111D JMicron JMB368 x1 x1 x1 Intel® ICH10 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus IT8208M CODEC Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266 MHz) Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports LPC Bus iTE IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse...
GA-P43T-ES3G Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 CPU CPU CLK+/(400(O.C.)/333/266 MHz Host Interface DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz PCI Express x16 ... Channel PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RJ45 Realtek RTL8111D JMicron JMB368 x1 x1 x1 Intel® ICH10 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus IT8208M CODEC Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266 MHz) Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports LPC Bus iTE IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse...
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... or connectors. • It is best to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... or connectors. • It is best to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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.../Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus w 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz FSB Chipset w w Memory w Audio ...supporting up to 16 GB of system memory(Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Realtek ALC888/892 codec High ...
.../Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus w 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz FSB Chipset w w Memory w Audio ...supporting up to 16 GB of system memory(Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Realtek ALC888/892 codec High ...
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... Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and...
... Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and...
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... the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket... the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
... the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket... the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
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... DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity...
... DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity...
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... of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. As indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically... into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make ...
... of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. As indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically... into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make ...
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... changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to load the BIOS settings 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 drive types, and the type...
... changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to load the BIOS settings 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 drive types, and the type...
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...Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) [Disabled] 333 [Auto] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Turbo] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 800 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] >>>>> Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time 9 Auto Move Enter: Select F5: Previous ... instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this feature. - 33 -
...Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) [Disabled] 333 [Auto] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Turbo] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 800 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] >>>>> Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time 9 Auto Move Enter: Select F5: Previous ... instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this feature. - 33 -
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... operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below may... for the installed CPU. mode based on system configurations. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for adjusting memory multiplier below to be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is enabled...
... operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below may... for the installed CPU. mode based on system configurations. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for adjusting memory multiplier below to be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is enabled...
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... tRRD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host...
... tRRD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host...
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...), +8~-7. - 37 - Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Enabled Enables this function to enhance memory compatibility. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function.... (Default) Enabled Enables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Disabled Disables this function. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are...
...), +8~-7. - 37 - Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Enabled Enables this function to enhance memory compatibility. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function.... (Default) Enabled Enables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Disabled Disables this function. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are...
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... [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 2012M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized ...Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Total Memory 2014M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail...
... [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 2012M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized ...Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Total Memory 2014M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail...
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... cylinder. Drive A Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set to CHS. If you to autodetect the parameters of extended memory. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will skip the detection of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If ... for all other errors. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Head Number of sectors. Landing Zone Landing zone...
... cylinder. Drive A Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set to CHS. If you to autodetect the parameters of extended memory. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will skip the detection of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If ... for all other errors. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Head Number of sectors. Landing Zone Landing zone...
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BIOS Setup Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to exit this feature. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) x C4/C4E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (...
BIOS Setup Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to exit this feature. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) x C4/C4E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (...
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... an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. This function may enhance protection for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. For more enhanced power-saving state than C2/C2E. Limit CPUID Max. When enabled, the...
... an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. This function may enhance protection for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. For more enhanced power-saving state than C2/C2E. Limit CPUID Max. When enabled, the...
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... on by mouse, power on by Keyboard is set to Enabled, the following : Date (of the AC power. Note: you install 64-bit Windows 7/Vista. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power, or the settings may not be turned on by...
... on by mouse, power on by Keyboard is set to Enabled, the following : Date (of the AC power. Note: you install 64-bit Windows 7/Vista. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power, or the settings may not be turned on by...
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... only back up your system data and perform restoration of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are attached to restore...
... only back up your system data and perform restoration of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are attached to restore...
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... you to save the current settings to a new profile (.txt file). • Load allows you to default values. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Graphics tab allows you fully know each function of these changes to take effect or click Default to...use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to individually change the core clock and memory clock for your own sound file (.wav file). You can choose the alert sound from a profile. The user-friendly EasyTune...
... you to save the current settings to a new profile (.txt file). • Load allows you to default values. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Graphics tab allows you fully know each function of these changes to take effect or click Default to...use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to individually change the core clock and memory clock for your own sound file (.wav file). You can choose the alert sound from a profile. The user-friendly EasyTune...