This is the English installation guide for ASRock P43DE3 motherboard
The ASRock P43DE3 is an ATX form‑factor motherboard featuring an LGA 775 socket, Intel P43 northbridge and ICH10 southbridge, and support for DDR3 memory up to 16 GB. It provides a range of connectors including 6 SATAII ports, multiple USB 2.0 headers, and a Gigabit LAN controller.
This Quick Installation Guide offers a brief introduction, a list of package contents, key specifications, and step‑by‑step instructions for installing the board, connecting peripherals, and configuring audio and networking features.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 8.0‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Northbridge Chipset | Intel P43 |
| Southbridge Chipset | Intel ICH10 |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR3 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 16 GB |
| SATA Connectors | 6 SATAII 3.0 Gb/s ports |
| PCI Express x16 Slot | 1 slot (blue, x16 mode) |
| USB 2.0 Ports | 6 ready‑to‑use ports |
| LAN Controller | Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit LAN |
It uses an LGA 775 socket for Intel processors.
The board provides four DDR3 DIMM slots.
Up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory can be installed.
A Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet controller is built in.