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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.
Nov. 14, 2008 Motherboard GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard GA-P43-ES3G Nov. 14, 2008.
Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.
- 4 - T able of Contents Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6 Optional Items ..................................................................................
- 5 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 57 3 - 1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 5 7 3 -2 Application Software .
- 6 - Box Contents GA-P43-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable T wo SA T A 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No.
- 7 - GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN LGA775 ATX GA-P43-ES3G F_AUDIO IDE ATX_12V Intel ® P43 USB_LAN AUDIO R_ USB PCIEX1 SYS_FAN1 F_PANEL PWR_LED SYS_FAN2 IDE CD_IN FDD PCIEX16 CODEC PCI.
- 8 - Block Diagram LGA775 Processor Host Interface Intel ® P43 MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz 5 PCI PCI Bus Dual Channel Memory PCI CLK (33 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express .
Hardware Installation - 9 - 1 -1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD).
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 1 0 - 1 -2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel ® Core TM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel ® Core TM 2 Quad processor/Intel ® Core TM 2 Duo processor/ Intel ® Pe.
Hardware Installation - 11 - Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin A TX main power connector 1 x 4-pin A TX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SAT A.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 1 2 - BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS TM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.
Hardware Installation - 13 - 1 -3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 1 4 - Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position.
Hardware Installation - 15 - 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel ® boxed cooler as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 1 6 - 1 -4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
Hardware Installation - 17 - 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Notch Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 1 8 - PCI Slot 1 -5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card.
Hardware Installation - 19 - • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 2 0 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack . Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman , etc. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker.
Hardware Installation - 21 - 1 -7 Internal Connectors Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 2 2 - 13 1 24 12 ATX ATX : ATX_12V: ATX_12V 1 3 2 4 Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V 1/2) A TX_12V/A TX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard.
Hardware Installation - 23 - • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 2 4 - 6 ) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector.
Hardware Installation - 25 - 8 ) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 2 6 - 1 0 ) F_P ANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
Hardware Installation - 27 - 1 1 ) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel H igh D efinition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Y ou may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 2 8 - 1 4 ) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.
Hardware Installation - 29 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS V alues 1 6 ) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 3 0 -.
- 3 1 - BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-T est (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 3 2 - 2 -1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. The POST Screen Function Keys: <T AB>: POST Screen Press the <T ab> key to show the BIOS POST screen.
- 3 3 - BIOS Setup 2 - 2 The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS V ersion: E28) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 A ward Software ` MB Intelligent T weaker(M.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 3 4 - The Functions of the <F1 1> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F1 1 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. Y ou can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile.
- 3 5 - BIOS Setup 2 - 3 MB Intelligent T weaker(M.I.T .) (Note 1) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 3 6 - Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set the R.G.B. mode based on system configurations. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo.
- 3 7 - BIOS Setup (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to fix the chipset frequency at system bootup. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below may differ according to the fixed frequency. Options are: Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 3 8 - tWTR Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. tWR Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. tRFC Options are: Auto (default), 1~255.
- 3 9 - BIOS Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 A ward Software Cha nnel A Driving Settings KLJI : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: V alue F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous .
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 4 0 - Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Down Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. ******** Mother Board V oltage Control ******** >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto .
- 4 1 - BIOS Setup 2 -4 Standard CMOS Features Date Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date. Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 4 2 - • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SAT A devices during the POST . (Default) • None If no IDE/SA T A devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup.
- 4 3 - BIOS Setup 2 -5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 A ward Software Adva nced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] First Boot Device [Floppy] Second Boot Device [Hard Disk] Third Boot Device [CDROM] Password Check [Setup] HDD S.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 4 4 - (Note) This item is pres ent only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
- 4 5 - BIOS Setup Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to set a delay time for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as the system boots up. The adjustable range is from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 4 6 - 2 -6 Integrated Peripherals SA T A AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10 Southbridge) Configures the SAT A controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10 Southbridge to AHCI mode. Disabled Disables AHCI for the SAT A controllers and configures the SAT A controllers to PA T A mode.
- 4 7 - BIOS Setup SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 A ward Software SMART LAN Item Help Menu Level `` Start detecting at Port.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 4 8 - Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard IDE Controller (JMicron 368 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE controller integrated in the JMicron 368 chip.
- 4 9 - BIOS Setup 2 -7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 A ward Software Power Ma nagement Setup ACPI Suspend T ype [S3(STR)] Soft-Off b y PW R-BTT N [Instant-Of f] PM.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 5 0 - Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month.
- 5 1 - BIOS Setup 2 - 8 PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot. PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 5 2 - 2 -9 PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot.
- 5 3 - BIOS Setup CPU Smart F AN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Auto lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature. Y ou can adjust the fan speed with EasyT une based on system requirements.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 5 4 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard.
- 5 5 - BIOS Setup 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 A ward Software ` MB Intelligent T weaker(M.I.T .) ` Sta ndard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Feature s `.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 5 6 - 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 A ward Software ` MB Intelligent T weaker(M.
Drivers Installation - 57 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 3 -1 Installing Chipset Drivers • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 5 8 - 3 -2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
Drivers Installation - 59 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. Or read the last page of th is manual to check the contact information for GIGABYTE T aiwan headquarter or worldwide branch of fices. 3- 5 System This page provides the basic system information.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 6 0 - 3- 6 Download Center T o update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site.
Unique Features - 61 - 4 -1 Xpress Recovery2 "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence: The first PA T A IDE connector, the second P A T A IDE connector , the first SA T A connector , the second SA T A connector and so forth.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 6 2 - Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the example operating system.) A. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1 . Set CD-ROM drive as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program.
Unique Features - 63 - 4. After the operating system is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage (Figure 4). Go to Computer Management to check disk allocation. Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top)(Figure 5).
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 6 4 - 2 . After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive. If you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press <F9> during the POST (Figure 9).
Unique Features - 65 - D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before (Figure 13, 14). Figure 13 Figure 14 E.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 6 6 - Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. 4 - 2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash TM and @BIOS TM .
Unique Features - 67 - B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure assumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. Step 1: 1. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 6 8 - Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts. Press <Y> to load BIOS defaults Step 4: Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system.
Unique Features - 69 - 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before Y ou Begin: 1 . In Windows, close all applications and TSR (T erminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2 .
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 7 0 - 4 -3 EasyT une 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment.
Unique Features - 71 - 4 - 4 Easy Energy Saver GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver (Note 1) is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of the button.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 7 2 - T otal Mode - Button Information T able B. T otal Mode In T otal Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set period of time since activating Easy Energy Saver for the first time (Note 4) .
Appendix - 73 - 5 - 1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1 (Note) -channel audio. The pic- ture to the right shows the default audio jack assignments.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 7 4 - Step 2: Click the Audio I/O tab. In the speaker list on the left, select 2CH Speaker , 4CH Speaker , 6CH Speaker , or 8CH Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Step 3: Everytime you connect an audio device to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears.
Appendix - 75 - B. Configuring Sound Effect: Y ou may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effect tab. C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module: If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Audio I/O tab.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 7 6 - The S/PDIF out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 5-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out B.
Appendix - 77 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line in jack on the front panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 7 8 - or Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list Recording Control (Note) If you cannot find the volume control options you need in Master V olume , go to the Options menu and then choose Properties . Select the volume con- trol options you wish to show and click OK to complete.
Appendix - 79 - Step 6: T o raise the recording and playing sound for the microphone, go to Options in Master V olume and select Advanced Controls . Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Front Green In, Front Pink In). In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 8 0 - 5 -2 T roubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions T o read more F AQs for your motherboard, please go to the SupportMotherboardF AQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q : In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A : Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program.
Appendix - 81 - 5-2-2 T roubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. The problem is verified and solved.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 8 2 - No Ye s Check if there is display on your monitor. Ye s When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Turn off the computer. Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer.
Appendix - 83 - 5 -3 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 8 4 - Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), r.
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Appendix - 87 - Contact Us y y y y y GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, T aipei 231, T aiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 T ech. and Non-T ech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 8 8 - y y y y y G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - Germany WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de y y y y y G.B.T . TECH. CO., L TD. - U.K. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk y y y y y GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. - The Netherlands WEB address : http://www.
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