The document is an introduction to the ASRock P43DE3L motherboard, which features multiple SATA ports and a CD1 port.
This guide introduces the ASRock P43DE3L ATX motherboard, lists the package contents, and walks the user through installation of the CPU, memory, storage, and peripheral connectors. It also points to the full User Manual on the support CD for detailed configuration and BIOS settings.
Key hardware details such as the LGA 775 socket, dual‑channel DDR3 memory, six SATAII ports, and integrated Realtek Gigabit LAN are covered, along with safety warnings, FCC compliance, and over‑clocking cautions.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 7.5‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Supported CPUs | Intel Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Duo / Pentium Dual Core / Celeron Dual Core |
| Chipset | Northbridge Intel P43, Southbridge Intel ICH10 |
| Memory Slots | 2 DDR3 DIMM slots (Dual Channel, up to 8 GB) |
| Memory Speed Support | DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 × PCI‑Express 2.0 × 16, 3 × PCI‑Express × 1, 2 × PCI |
| SATA Connectors | 6 × SATAII 3.0 Gb/s ports |
| USB Ports | 6 × USB 2.0 ports |
| LAN Controller | Realtek RTL8111 DL Gigabit Ethernet |
| Audio Codec | VIA VT1705 5.1‑channel HD Audio |
| BIOS | 8 Mb AMI BIOS |
It provides two DDR3 DIMM slots that support dual‑channel memory up to 8 GB total.
The board uses an LGA 775 socket for Intel processors.
A Realtek RTL8111 DL Gigabit Ethernet controller is built in.
The motherboard offers six SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors.