This is the P43 Pro/USB3 user manual, which contains information about the product's features and characteristics.
This manual introduces the ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 motherboard, lists the package contents, and details the technical specifications such as CPU support, memory capacity, expansion slots, and I/O ports. It also explains safety notices, FCC compliance, and environmental handling for the lithium battery.
The guide walks you through hardware installation, including CPU, memory, SATA, and USB connections, followed by BIOS configuration, overclocking cautions, and software support via the included Support CD. Contact information and troubleshooting tips are provided at the end.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 8.0") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 (Intel Core 2, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron) |
| Chipset | Northbridge Intel P43, Southbridge Intel ICH10 |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 2 x PCIe x1, 2 x PCI |
| Audio | 7.1‑channel HD Audio (Realtek ALC892) |
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet (Realtek RTL8111E) |
| SATA Connectors | 5 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s (NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug) |
It uses an LGA 775 socket that supports Intel Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core, and Celeron Dual Core processors.
It includes one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot, two PCI Express x1 slots, and two standard PCI slots.
Yes, the SATAII connectors support Hot Plug, allowing drives to be added or removed while the system is running.