ASRock P45DE3 motherboard installation guide
This Quick Installation Guide walks you through unpacking, installing, and configuring the ASRock P45DE3 ATX motherboard. It includes a layout diagram, connector descriptions, BIOS features, and safety warnings.
Key sections cover the supported CPUs, memory configuration, expansion slots, audio and LAN interfaces, as well as detailed specifications such as form factor, chipset, and power connectors. The guide also points to the full User Manual on the support CD for advanced configuration.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 8.0‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Northbridge Chipset | Intel P45 |
| Southbridge Chipset | Intel ICH10 |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR3 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Supported Memory Types | DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non‑ECC, un‑buffered |
| Expansion Slots | 1 × PCI‑Express 2.0 x16, 3 × PCI‑Express x1, 2 × PCI |
| Audio Codec | VIA VT1708S (7.1 CH HD Audio) |
| LAN Controller | Realtek RTL8111DL (Gigabit Ethernet) |
| SATA Connectors | 6 × SATAII 3.0 Gb/s ports (NCQ, AHCI, Hot‑Plug) |
| BIOS Size | 8 MB AMI BIOS |
It uses an LGA 775 socket.
The board provides four DDR3 DIMM slots.
The motherboard supports up to 16 GB of system memory.