This document is the installation guide for the ASRock P43ME motherboard, describing the features and characteristics of the product.
This guide introduces the ASRock P43ME Micro ATX motherboard, its package contents, and key hardware features. It includes a layout diagram, connector descriptions, and BIOS setup notes to help users install and configure the board quickly.
Detailed specifications such as CPU socket type, supported chipsets, memory capacity, expansion slots, audio and networking interfaces are listed, along with safety warnings and over‑clocking cautions. The guide also points to the full user manual on the support CD for deeper information.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX 9.6" x 8.3" (24.4 cm x 21.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Chipset | Northbridge Intel P43, Southbridge Intel ICH10 |
| Memory Slots | 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots (dual channel) |
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB |
| Expansion Slots | 1 × PCI‑Express 2.0 x16, 1 × PCI‑Express x1, 2 × PCI |
| Audio Codec | VIA VT1708S 7.1‑channel HD Audio |
| LAN Controller | Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet |
| SATA Connectors | 6 × SATAII 3.0 Gb/s ports (NCQ, AHCI, Hot‑Plug) |
It uses an LGA 775 (775‑Pin) CPU socket.
The motherboard offers six SATA II 3.0 Gb/s connectors.
The board supports up to 8 GB of DDR2 memory.
Supported OSes include Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows XP 64‑bit, Windows Vista and Windows Vista 64‑bit.