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Gigabyte GA-P43-ES3G User Manual

Gigabyte GA-P43-ES3G
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GA-P43-ES3G
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
TM
processor family/
Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor family/Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-P43ES3G-1001R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-P43-ES3G Specifications

General IconGeneral
Flash memory2 MB
Memory voltage1.8 V
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory16 GB
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturerIntel
USB 2.0 connectors3
Power fan connectorYes
Number of SATA connectors6
Number of EATX power connectors2
Number of Parallel ATA connectors1
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports0
Audio chipRealtek ALC888
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows Vista/XP
PCI slots5
Bundled softwareNorton Internet Security
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111C
Networking features10/100/1000 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth210 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

GA-P43-ES3G User's Manual

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Important safety and handling guidelines before installation.

1-2 Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard and its components.

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide for CPU and cooler installation.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Instructions for installing DDR2 memory modules.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Guide for installing PCI/PCIe expansion cards.

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

Description of rear I/O ports and their functions.

1-7 Internal Connectors

Details on internal motherboard connectors.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

BIOS settings for CPU, memory, and voltage tuning.

2-5 Advanced BIOS Features

Advanced BIOS options like boot order and CPU features.

2-9 PC Health Status

Monitoring system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Restoring the safest, minimal-performance BIOS settings.

2-11 Load Optimized Defaults

Restoring optimal performance BIOS default settings.

2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password

Setting BIOS access passwords for security.

2-13 Save & Exit Setup

Saving BIOS changes and exiting the setup utility.

2-14 Exit Without Saving

Exiting BIOS without saving any changes.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

Steps to install essential motherboard chipset drivers.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Utility

Utility for backing up and restoring system data.

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

Tools for updating the motherboard BIOS (Q-Flash, @BIOS).

4-3 EasyTune 6 Utility

Software for system tuning, overclocking, and monitoring.

4-4 Easy Energy Saver Utility

Utility for optimizing power savings and efficiency.

Chapter 5 Appendix

5-2 Troubleshooting

FAQs and step-by-step troubleshooting procedures.

Motherboard Layout

Block Diagram

Installation Precautions

Product Specifications Overview

Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for CPU installation.

Installing the CPU Cooler

Installing the Memory

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

Explanation of dual channel memory setup.

Installing a Memory Module

Installing an Expansion Card

Back Panel Connectors Overview

Internal Connectors Overview

BIOS Setup Introduction

BIOS Main Menu Navigation

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

BIOS settings for CPU, memory, and voltage tuning.

PC Health Status

Monitoring system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

Set Supervisor/User Password

Setting BIOS access passwords for security.

MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) Details

Mother Board Voltage Control

Adjusting CPU, MCH/ICH, and DRAM voltages.

Standard CMOS Features Details

Advanced BIOS Features Details

Integrated Peripherals Configuration

Power Management Setup Options

PC Health Status Monitoring

BIOS Default Settings

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Restoring the safest, minimal-performance BIOS settings.

Load Optimized Defaults

Restoring optimal performance BIOS default settings.

Set BIOS Passwords

Saving and Exiting BIOS Setup

Save & Exit Setup

Saving BIOS changes and exiting the setup utility.

Exit Without Saving

Exiting BIOS without saving any changes.

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