Key facts
- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- P43DE3
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 5
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-04-10
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ASRock P43DE3 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
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.
ASRock P43DE3 specifications
| 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 |
All ASRock P43DE3 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
Questions answered in these manuals
How do I load the default BIOS settings?
Press F9 to load defaults, then press F10 to save and exit.
From: ASRock P43DE3 Motherboard BIOS Setup Utility User Manual
How can I change the supervisor password?
Select the Security menu, choose Change Supervisor Password, and follow the prompts.
From: ASRock P43DE3 Motherboard BIOS Setup Utility User Manual
What CPU socket does the ASRock P43DE3 motherboard use?
It uses an LGA 775 socket for Intel processors.
How many DDR3 memory slots are available?
The board provides four DDR3 DIMM slots.
What is the form factor of the ASRock P43DE3 motherboard?
It uses an ATX form factor measuring 12.0 in × 8.0 in (30.5 cm × 20.3 cm).
How many DDR3 memory slots does the P43DE3 provide?
The board has four DDR3 DIMM slots supporting dual‑channel memory.