ASRock P43ME Motherboard User Manual

P43ME User Manual

Brand: ASRock
Category: Motherboard
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 57
File format: PDF
File size: 1.5 MB
Published: 15 March, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
Model: P43ME
MD5 checksum: D863CC6768F500CBBD42D4669A9ECC65
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About this manual

This manual covers everything needed to install and configure the ASRock P43ME motherboard, including package contents, hardware layout, CPU and memory installation, expansion slot usage, and BIOS configuration. It also details driver installation, supported operating systems, and the support CD utilities.

Additional sections explain overclocking precautions, power management, audio and LAN connections, and troubleshooting tips, helping users get the most out of the board’s features.

What's inside

Introduction
Package Contents
Specifications
Motherboard Layout
CPU Installation
Memory Installation
Expansion Slots
BIOS Setup Utility
Driver Installation
Software Support

Specifications

Form Factor	Micro ATX (9.6" x 8.3")
CPU Socket	LGA 775
Chipset – Northbridge	Intel® P43
Chipset – Southbridge	Intel® ICH10
Memory Slots	2 x DDR2 DIMM
Maximum Memory	8 GB
PCI Express Slots	1 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 1 x PCIe x1
Audio Codec	VIA® VT1708S
LAN Controller	Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit
SATA Connectors	6 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s
USB Ports	6 x USB 2.0
BIOS	8 Mb AMI BIOS

Frequently asked questions

Which Windows operating systems are supported by the P43ME motherboard?

It supports Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, XP 64‑bit, Vista, and Vista 64‑bit.

How many SATA ports does the motherboard provide?

The board includes six SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors.

What is the form factor of the P43ME board?

It is a Micro ATX board measuring 9.6 in × 8.3 in.

What type of BIOS is used on this motherboard?

The motherboard uses an 8 Mb AMI BIOS.

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