ASRock P43DE2 Motherboard is a motherboard produced by ASRock
This guide introduces the ASRock P43DE2 ATX motherboard, its key features, and the components included in the package. It explains the board layout, connector locations, and supported CPUs, memory, and expansion slots.
The document also covers BIOS features, power‑management options, and cautions for over‑clocking, along with detailed installation steps for mounting the board, connecting power, SATA, USB, and front‑panel headers.
| Form Factor | ATX (11.6" x 7.6") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Supported CPUs | Intel Core 2 Extreme / Quad / Duo, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron Dual Core |
| Chipset | Northbridge Intel P43, Southbridge Intel ICH10 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 PCIe 2.0 x16, 3 PCIe x1, 2 PCI |
| SATA Connectors | 4 SATAII 3.0 Gb/s ports (NCQ, AHCI, Hot‑Plug) |
| USB Ports (Rear) | 6 USB 2.0 ports |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC662 (5.1 CH HD Audio) |
It uses an LGA 775 socket.
Six USB 2.0 ports are provided on the rear panel.
The board supports up to 8 GB of DDR2 memory.