ECS P43T-A2 User Manual

Preface
Preface
Copyright
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under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 2.0
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-
turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-
ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.

ECS P43T-A2 Specifications

General

Brand	ECS
Model	P43T-A2
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Installing the Motherboard

Installation Safety Precautions

Lists essential safety precautions to follow before and during motherboard installation.

Mounting Motherboard in Case

Provides instructions on how to physically mount the motherboard inside a computer case.

Jumper Settings Configuration

CPU Installation Procedure

Details the procedure for installing the CPU onto the motherboard socket safely and correctly.

Memory Module Installation

Guides on how to install DDR2 SDRAM memory modules into the motherboard slots.

Expansion Slot Usage

Storage Device Installation

Guides on installing storage devices like HDD and CD-ROM drives using IDE and SATA interfaces.

Rear I/O Port Connections

Case Component Connections

Using BIOS

BIOS Setup Utility Introduction

Accessing the BIOS Setup

BIOS Navigation Key Guide

Standard CMOS Setup Options

Advanced System Setup

Covers advanced system settings for thermal management, CPU, boot devices, and more.

Advanced Chipset Configuration

Integrated Peripherals Configuration

Power Management Settings

Configures system power management features like ACPI Suspend Type and wake-up options.

PCI and PnP Configuration

PC Health Status Monitoring

Monitors critical hardware parameters such as CPU temperature, voltages, and fan speeds.

Frequency and Voltage Control

Allows adjustment of CPU clock speed, system bus frequency, and voltages for performance tuning.

Setting Up eJIFFY

eJIFFY Installation and BIOS Setup

Details the steps for installing eJIFFY and activating it through BIOS settings.

Accessing eJIFFY OS

Trouble Shooting

Startup Issues During Assembly

Addresses common issues encountered when the PC fails to power up or display during initial assembly.

Startup Issues After Prolonged Use

Discusses common startup issues that may arise after extended periods of PC usage.

Motherboard Maintenance Tips