This document is the user manual for ASRock INC. P43DE2, version 1.0, published in February 2010. The manual covers copyright notice, usage instructions, specifications, and information about the product.
This manual introduces the ASRock P43DE2 ATX motherboard, covering its key features, package contents, and safety notices. It guides users through hardware installation, including CPU, memory, storage, and expansion cards, followed by detailed BIOS setup instructions.
Later sections describe the BIOS utility, hardware health monitoring, and software support such as driver installation and utilities on the support CD. Contact information and warranty notes are also provided.
| Form Factor | ATX (11.6" x 7.6") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Memory Slots | 2 DDR2 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB |
| PCI Express Slots | 1 × PCIe 2.0 ×16, 3 × PCIe ×1, 2 × PCI |
| SATA Ports | 4 × SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors |
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mb/s) |
| Audio | 5.1‑channel HD Audio (Realtek ALC662) |
It uses an LGA 775 socket that supports Intel Core 2, Pentium Dual‑Core, and Celeron Dual‑Core processors.
The board provides 2 DDR2 DIMM slots with a maximum total memory capacity of 8 GB.
Yes, the SATAII ports support hot‑plug functionality.
Drivers and utilities are available from the ASRock support website.