Key facts
- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- P43
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 3
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-05-02
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ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 Motherboard User Manual
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.
ASRock P43 specifications
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 8.0‑in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 (775‑Pin) |
| Chipset | Northbridge Intel P43, Southbridge Intel ICH10 |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR3 DIMM slots (dual‑channel) |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Supported Memory Types | DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non‑ECC, un‑buffered |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC892, 7.1 CH HD Audio |
| LAN Controller | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN |
| SATA Connectors | 5 × SATA III (3.0 Gb/s) connectors |
| BIOS | 8 Mb AMI BIOS |
All ASRock P43 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
Questions answered in these manuals
What CPU socket does the ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 motherboard use?
It uses a 775‑Pin LGA 775 socket for compatible Intel processors.
What LAN controller is integrated on the board?
A Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN controller is built in.
What CPU socket does the ASRock P43 Pro/USB3 motherboard use?
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.
What expansion slots are available for add‑in cards?
It includes one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot, two PCI Express x1 slots, and two standard PCI slots.
What BIOS utilities are included for easy updates and over‑clocking?
The motherboard features Instant Boot, Instant Flash for BIOS updates, and OC DNA for over‑clocking profiles.
From: ASRock Intel P43 + ICH10 Chipsets motherboard P43DE3 Manual