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This Quick Installation Guide introduces the ASRock P43DE3L ATX motherboard, its key features, and the contents of the package, including the support CD and cables. It also points users to the full User Manual on the support CD for detailed information.
The guide covers the motherboard layout, connector descriptions, hardware specifications, BIOS features, safety warnings, and basic installation steps, helping users set up the board quickly and safely.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 7.5") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 (775‑pin) |
| Supported FSB | 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz |
| Northbridge Chipset | Intel P43 |
| Southbridge Chipset | Intel ICH10 |
| Memory Slots | 2 × DDR3 DIMM (dual‑channel) |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 8 GB |
| Supported DDR3 Speeds | 800/1066/1333/1600 MHz |
| PCI Express x16 Slot | 1 × PCIe 2.0 x16 (blue) |
| PCI Express x1 Slots | 3 × PCIe x1 |
| PCI Slots | 2 × PCI |
| SATA Connectors | 6 × SATAII 3.0 Gb/s |
| IDE Connector | 1 × ATA133 |
| Audio Codec | VIA VT1705 (5.1 CH HD Audio) |
| BIOS Size | 8 Mb AMI BIOS |
| Power Connectors | 24‑pin ATX + 8‑pin 12 V |
It uses a 775‑pin LGA 775 socket.
The board provides two DDR3 DIMM slots and supports up to 8 GB of system memory.
There is one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot, three PCI Express x1 slots, and two standard PCI slots.