This document is the user manual for ASRock P43D1600Twins-1394 / P43D1600Twins / P43Twins1600 motherboard. It describes the features and characteristics of the product.
This manual introduces the ASRock P43D1600Twins series motherboards, lists the package contents, and details the hardware specifications such as CPU support, memory configuration, expansion slots, and rear I/O connectors. It also explains the installation process for the CPU, memory, storage devices, and other components.
Later sections cover the BIOS Setup Utility, including navigation, configuration options, and how to save or discard changes. The final chapter describes the Support CD, driver installation, utilities, and contact information for technical support.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 9.6") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Supported FSB | 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz |
| Northbridge Chipset | Intel® P43 |
| Southbridge Chipset | Intel® ICH10 |
| Memory Slots (DDR3) | 2 x DDR3 DIMM |
| Max DDR3 Memory | 4 GB |
| Memory Slots (DDR2) | 4 x DDR2 DIMM |
| Max DDR2 Memory | 16 GB |
| PCI Express Slots | 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 3 x PCIe x1 |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC888 |
| LAN Controller | Realtek RTL8111B/RTL8111C |
| Rear USB Ports | 6 x USB 2.0 |
| SATA Connectors | 6 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s |
| eSATAII Connector | 1 x eSATAII 3.0 Gb/s (shared) |
| BIOS Size (P43D1600Twins-1394) | 8 Mb AMI BIOS |
| BIOS Size (P43Twins1600) | 4 Mb AMI BIOS |
It supports Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, XP 64‑bit, Vista, and Vista 64‑bit.
The rear panel provides six ready‑to‑use USB 2.0 ports.
Yes, the board includes one HDMI_SPDIF header.
The P43D1600Twins‑1394 version uses an 8 Mb AMI BIOS.