This document provides information about the ASRock P43DE motherboard. The motherboard offers stability and high performance, with support for DDR2 memory and SATA II interface. It also features multiple expansion slots and interfaces, making it suitable for various computing needs.
This Quick Installation Guide introduces the ASRock P43DE motherboard, lists the package contents, and walks users through the step‑by‑step installation process, including CPU, memory, and peripheral connections. It also points to the full User Manual on the support CD for more detailed information.
The guide includes technical specifications such as form factor, supported CPUs, chipset details, memory capacity, expansion slots, audio and LAN features, and BIOS capabilities, along with safety warnings and cautions for over‑clocking and hardware handling.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 8.5") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Chipset | Northbridge Intel P43, Southbridge Intel ICH10 |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR2 DIMM (dual channel) |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| SATA Connectors | 6 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s |
| BIOS Size | 8 MB AMI BIOS |
It uses a 775‑Pin LGA 775 socket.
The motherboard provides four DDR2 DIMM slots supporting dual‑channel memory.
The board can support up to 16 GB of system memory.
It includes six SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors.