ASROCK P43ME User Manual

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Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational
use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a
commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions
that may appear in this guide.
With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind,
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conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall
ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special,
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advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide
or product.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic
substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations
passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in
California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

Published May 2009

Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout

Motherboard Layout

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
2 A TX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 20 SPI BIOS Chip
3 775-Pin CPU Socket 21 Chassis Speaker Header
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) (SPEAKER 1, Purple)
5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 22 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple)

(Dual Channel: DDRII_A1, DDRII_B1; Yellow) 23 COM Port Header (COM1)
6 A TX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 24 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
7 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 25 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
8 Primary SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_1, Red) 26 Front Panel Audio Header
9 Secondary SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_2, Red) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime)
10 Fourth SAT AII Connector (SATAII_4, Red) 27 HDMI_SPDIF Header
11 Third SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_3, Red) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow)
12 South Bridge Controller 28 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 2)
13 Fifth SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_5, Red) 29 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Green)
14 Sixth SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_6, Red) 3 0 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
15 System Panel Hea der (P ANEL1, Orange) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 32 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 33 FSB1/FSB2/FSB3 Jumpers
18 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 34 North Bridge Controller

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* 2 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)

** 7 Front Speaker (Lime) 14 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 8 Microphone (Pink)

3 Side Speaker (Gray) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
5 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 Optical SPDIF Out Port
6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

Off No Activity Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection

LAN Port LED Indications

Green 1Gbps connection

ACT/LINK
LED

SPEED
LED

LAN Port

** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”.

See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.

TABLE for Audio Output Connection

Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker

(No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3)
2 V -- -- -­4VV---­6 VVV-­8 VVVV

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To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “VIA HD Audio Deck” tool on
your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install.
For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Please click “VIA HD Audio Deck” icon , and click “Speaker”. Then you are allowed to

select “2 Channel”, “4 Channel”, “6 Channel” or “8 Channel”. Click “Power” to save your
change.
For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Please click “VIA HD Audio Deck” icon , and click “Advanced Options” on the left side

on the bottom. In “Advanced Options” screen, select “Independent Headphone”, and click
“OK” to save your change.

If you enable Multi-Streaming function, Side Speaker function will be disabled. You can only
choose to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function.

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ASRock P43ME Motherboard

1. Introduction1. Introduction

1. Introduction

1. Introduction1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock P43ME motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and
endurance.
This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard a nd step-by-step
installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be f ound in the user
manual presented in the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without
notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated
version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website
as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specific information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

ASRock P43ME Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.3-in, 24.4 cm x 21.1 cm)
ASRock P43ME Quick Installation Guide
ASRock P43ME Support CD
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
One I/O Panel Shield

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SpecificationsSpecifications

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Specifications

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SpecificationsSpecifications

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Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.3-in, 24.4 cm x 21.1 cm

CPU - LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / Core

2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®,
supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core
Wolfdale processors

- Supports FSB1600/1333/1066/800 MHz (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)

- Supports EM64T CPU

Chipset - Northbridge: Intel® P43

- Southbridge: Intel® ICH10

Memory - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory T echnology (see CAUTION 4)

- 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots

- Support DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered
memory (see CAUTION 5)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (green @ x16 mode)

- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

- 2 x PCI slots

Audio - 7.1 CH Windows

(VIA® VT1708S Audio Codec)

LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Realtek RTL81 11DL

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port

- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7)

Connector - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and

“Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 8)

- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x Print port header

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- 1 x COM port header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 9)

BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wake Up Events

- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- CPU, VCCM, NB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment

- Supports Smart BIOS

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10)

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 11)

- Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 12)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore

OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista

VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 15)

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third­party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even
cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at
your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by
overclocking.

CAUTION!

1. This motherboard supports native FSB1600/1333/1066/800 MHz. For nor­mal operation, you do no need to adjust the jumper settings. For special
overclocking mode, please refer to page 16 for proper jumper settings.

2. About the setting of “Hyper Thre a ding Te chnology”, ple ase check page 38
of “User Manual” in the support CD.

3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 22 for details.

4. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you
implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 13 for proper installation.

5. Please check the table below for the CPU FSB frequency and its
corresponding memory support frequency.

CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency

1600 DDR2 800, DDR2 1066, DDR2 1200 *
1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066,

DDR2 1200 *
1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066
800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800

* DDR2 1200 memory modules will operate in overclocking mode. In

this situation, you need to adjust the BIOS option “DRAM Frequency”
to [600MHz (DDR2 1200)] and adjust the jumpers. Please refer to
page 15 for proper jumper settings.

6. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XP
and Windows® VistaTM. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64­bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

7. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono
modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel,
6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for
proper connection.

8. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the
“SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 26 of “User M a nual” in the support
CD to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also
connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.

9. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.

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10. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil
your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware
devices to get the best system performance under Windows® environment.
Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC
Tuner . ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

11. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design,
Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers
unparalleled power savings. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional
power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing
performance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of
Intelligent Energy Saver.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

12. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.
This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS
without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With
this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to
BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool
and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard
drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without prepar­ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please
be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file
system.

13. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended
to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU
bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the
CPU.

14. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the
motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it
back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal
grease between the CPU a nd the he atsink when you in stall the PC system.

15. AHCI function is not supported under Windows® 2000 OS. It is recom­mended to use IDE mode under Windows® 2000. Please refer to page 47 of
“User Manual” in the support CD for detailed setup.

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InstallationInstallation

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InstallationInstallation

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install mother­board components or change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any

component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static

electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet
or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch
a safety grounded object before you handle components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded

antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the

motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the
screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

2.1

CPU Installation

2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU,
please follow the steps below.

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775-Pin Socket Overview

Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if
the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket.
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is
found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

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Step 1. Open the socket:

Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing

down and out on the hook to clear
retention tab.

Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open po-

sition at approximately 135 degrees.

Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open po-

sition at approximately 100 degrees.

Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:

Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are

marked with black lines.

Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated

Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two
orientation key notches.

Pin1

orientation

key notch

orientation

key notch

Pin1

alignment key

black line

black line

alignment key

775-LAND CPU

For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key
notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.

Step 2-3. Carefully pla ce the CPU into the socket

by using a purely vertical motion.

Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket

and properly mated to the orient keys.

Step 3. Remove PnP Ca p (Pick a nd Place Cap):

Use your left hand index finger and thumb to
support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap
with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the
socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to
assist in removal.

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1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking
off the PnP cap.

2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after
service.

Step 4. Close the socket:

Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.
Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load

plate, engage the load lever.

Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab

under retention tab of load lever.

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan
and heatsink.

Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU.
Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center

of IHS on the socket surface.

Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure

fan cables are oriented on side closest to the
CPU fan connector on the motherboard
(CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 4).

Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard

throughholes.

Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press

down on fastener caps with thumb to install
and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.

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If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise,
the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.

Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan

connector on the motherboard.

Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure

cable does not interfere with fan operation or
contact other components.

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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

P43ME motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you
always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type)
memory modules in the DD R2 DIMM slots to a ctivate Dual Cha nnel Memory Technology .
Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.

1. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot;
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

2. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory
modules, it is unable to a ctivate the Dual Cha nnel Memory Technology .

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or
removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break

on the slot.

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the
slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

PCIE Slots:

PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width
graphics cards.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power

supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in

a chassis).

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the

screws for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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2.5 Jumpers Setup2.5 Jumpers Setup

2.5 Jumpers Setup

2.5 Jumpers Setup2.5 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The
illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1
and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is
placed on these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting Description

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.2 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher sta ndby current provided by power

supply.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.2 No. 32)

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes

system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system
setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup,
please turn of f the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply.
After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper ca p to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1
for 5 seconds. However , please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the
BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you
must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear­CMOS action.

Clear CMOSDefault

Short Open

or USB wake up events.

FSB1 / FSB2 / FSB3 Jumper

(FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 33)
(FSB2, 5-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 33)
(FSB3, 5-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 33)

If you want to overclock the memory module you adopt to DDR2 1200 on this
motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1
jumper, pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper, and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the
memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below
jumper settings.

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When you mount a FSB800 or FSB1066 CPU, and try to overclock to FSB1333
orFSB1600 (by BIOS setting) you may face the problem, that DRAM frequency will
beoverclocked very high. Please use jumper to force NB to be strapped at
higherfrequency, so the DRAM can work at lower frequency.

If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you
need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper, pin4, pin5 for
FSB2 jumper, and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may not work
properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings.

If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1333 on this motherboard, you
need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper, pin4, pin5 for
FSB2 jumper, and pin2, pin3 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may not work
properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings.

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If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1600 on this motherboard, you
need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper, pin2, pin3 for
FSB2 jumper, and pin2, pin3 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may not work
properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings.

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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place
jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper
caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent dam­age of the motherboard!

F DD conne ctor

(33-pin FLOPPY1)
(see p.2 No. 24)

the red-striped side to
Pin1

Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the

connector.

Primary IDE connector (Blue)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 7)

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

connect the black end
to the IDE devices

80-conductor A TA 66/100/133 cable

Note: Plea se refer to the in struction of your IDE device vendor f or the details.

Serial ATAII Connectors These six Serial ATAII (SATAII)

(SATAII_1: connectors support SATA data
see p.2, No. 8) cables for internal storage
(SATAII_2: devices. The current SATAII
see p.2, No. 9) interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s
(SATAII_3: data transfer rate.

see p.2, No. 1 1)
(SATAII_4:
see p.2, No. 10)
(SATAII_5:
see p.2, No. 13)
(SATAII_6):
see p.2, No. 14)

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SAT AII_6

SAT AII_3 SATAII_1

SAT AII_4 SATAII_2

Serial A TA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data cable
Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SA TAII

connector on this motherboard.

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Power Cable SAT A power ca ble to the power

(Optional) connector on each drive. Then

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supply

connect the white end of SATA
power cable to the power
connector of the power supply.

USB 2.0 Headers Besides six default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB8_9) ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.2 No. 19) two USB 2.0 headers on this

motherboard. Each USB 2.0
header can support two USB

2.0 ports.

(9-pin USB6_7)
(see p.2 No. 17)

Print Port Header This is an interface for print

(25-pin LPT1) port cable that allows
(see p.2 No. 22) convenient connection of printer

devices.

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Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.2 No. 30) and receiving infrared module.

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input
(see p.2 No. 25) from sound sources such as

CD1

a CD-ROM, D VD-ROM, TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.2 No. 26) convenient connection and

control of audio devices.

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1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on
the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the

instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.

2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio
header as below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.

C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).

D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t
need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.
E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select

Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from

[Auto] to [Enabled].

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.2 No. 15) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.2 No. 21)

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and
(see p.2 No. 16) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

(3-pin PWR_FAN1)
(see p.2 No. 18)

CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cable

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match
(see p.2, No. 4) the black wire to the ground pin.

Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin
CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this
motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

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(24-pin ATXPW R1) supply to this connector.
(see p.2 No. 6)

Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,
it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power
supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

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(4-pin A TX12V1) power supply to this connector.
(see p.2 No. 2)

Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a

(9-pin COM1) serial port module.
(see p.2 No. 23)

HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header, providing

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIF audio output to HDMI V GA
(see p.2 No. 27) card, allows the system to

connect HDMI Digital TV/
projector/LCD devices. Please
connect the HDMI_SPDIF
connector of HDMI VGA card to
this header.

HDMI_SPDIF Cable Please connect the black end (A)

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VGA card.

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To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical
drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and
listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom
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according to the OS you install.

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If you want to install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SAT AII HDDs
without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.
B. Set “SATAII Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option “Configure
SATAII as”, please set the option to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

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HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

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STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.
B. Set “SATAII Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option “Configure
SATAII as”, please set the option to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

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STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.
B. Set “SATAII Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option “Configure
SATAII as”, please set the option to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

Insert the Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive to boot
your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit
OS on your system. When you see “Where do you want to install Windows?” page,
please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the “Load
Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the Intel® AHCI drivers. Intel® AHCI
drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:

.. \ I386 (For Windows® Vista
.. \ AMD64 (For Windows® Vista

After that, please insert Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical
drive again to continue the installation.

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overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you
enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of BIOS
setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Therefore, CPU FSB is
untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can
operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

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The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up
the computer, please press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter
BIOS Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to
enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> +
<Delete>, or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup
program is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven program, which allows
you to scroll through its various sub-menus and to select among the predetermined
choices. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User
Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD.

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This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 /
XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista
contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will enhance motherboard features.
To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. It will display
the Main Menu automatically if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer. If the Main
Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the file “ASSETUP.
EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

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Wir danken Ihnen für den Kauf des ASRock P43ME Motherboard, ein zuverlässiges
Produkt, welches unter den ständigen, strengen Qualitätskontrollen von ASRock gefertigt
wurde. Es bietet Ihnen exzellente Leistung und robustes Design, ge mäß der V erpflichtung
von ASRock zu Qualität und Halbarkeit. Diese Schnellinstallationsanleitung führt in das
Motherboard und die schrittweise Installation ein. Details über das Motherboard finden
Sie in der Bedienungsanleitung auf der Support-CD.

Da sich Motherboard-Spezifikationen und BIOS-Software verändern
können, kann der Inhalt dieses Handbuches ebenfalls jederzeit geändert
werden. Für den Fall, dass sich Änderungen an diesem Handbuch
ergeben, wird eine neue Version auf der ASRock-Website, ohne weitere
Ankündigung, verfügbar sein. Die neuesten Grafikkarten und unterstützten
CPUs sind auch auf der ASRock-Website aufgelistet.
ASRock-Website: http://www.asrock.com
Wenn Sie technische Unterstützung zu Ihrem Motherboard oder spezifische
Informationen zu Ihrem Modell benötigen, besuchen Sie bitte unsere
Webseite:
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

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ASRock P43ME Motherboard

(Micro ATX-Formfaktor: 24.4 cm x 21.1 cm; 9.6 Zoll x 8.3 Zoll)

ASRock P43ME Schnellinstallationsanleitung
ASRock P43ME Support-CD
Ein 80-adriges Ultra-A T A 66/100/133 IDE-Flachba ndka bel
Zwei Serial A TA (SAT A) -Datenkabel (optional)
Ein Serial AT A (SAT A) -Festplattenstromk abel (option al)
Ein I/O Shield

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Plattform - Micro ATX-Formfaktor: 24.4 cm x 21.1 cm; 9.6 Zoll x 8.3 Zoll
CPU - LGA 775 für Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / Core

2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron
unterstützt Penryn Quad Core Y orkfield und Dual Core Wolfdale
Prozessoren

- FSB 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz (siehe VORSICHT 1)

- Unterstützt Hyper-Threading-Technologie
(siehe VORSICHT 2)

- Unterstützt Untied-Übertaktungstechnologie
(siehe VORSICHT 3)

- Unterstützt EM64T -CPU

Chipsatz - Northbridge: Intel® P43

- Southbridge: Intel® ICH10

Speicher - Unterstützung von Dual-Kanal-DD R2-Speichertechnologie

(siehe VORSICHT 4)

- 2 x Steckplätze für DDR2

- Unterstützt DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 non-ECC, ungepuf ferter
Speicher (siehe VORSICHT 5)

- Max. Kapazität des Systemspeichers: 8GB

(siehe VORSICHT 6)
Erweiterungs- - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16-Steckplätze (grün für x16-Modus)
steckplätze - 1 x PCI Express x1-Steckplätze

- 2 x PCI -Steckplätze

Audio - 7.1 CH Windows

(VIA® VT1708S Audio Codec)
LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Realtek RTL81 1 1DL

- Unterstützt W a ke-On-LAN
E/A-Anschlüsse I/O Pa nel
an der - 1 x PS/2-Mausanschluss
Rückseite - 1 x PS/2-Tastatura n schluss

- 1 x Koaxial-SPDIF-Ausgang

- 1 x optischer SPDIF-Ausgang

- 6 x Standard-USB 2.0-Anschlüsse

- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port mit LED (ACT/LINK LED und SPEED LED)

- HD Audiobuchse: Lautspre cher seitlich / Lautspre cher hinten

/ Mitte/Bass / Audioeingang/ Lautsprecher vorne / Mikrof on
(siehe VORSICHT 7)

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Anschlüsse - 6 x Serial A TAII 3,0 GB/s-Anschlüsse, unterstützen NCQ,

AHCI und “Hot Plug” Funktionen (siehe VORSICHT 8)

- 1 x ATA133 IDE-Anschlüsse (Unterstützt bis 2 IDE-Geräte)

- 1 x F DD-Anschlüsse

- 1 x Infrarot-Modul-Header

- 1 x Druckerport-Anschlussleiste

- 1 x COM-Anschluss-Header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF-Anschluss

- CPU/Gehäuse/Stromlüfter-Anschluss

- 24-pin ATX-Netz-Header

- 4-pin anschluss für 12V-ATX-Netzteil

- Interne Audio-Anschlüsse

- Anschluss für Audio auf der Gehäusevorderseite

- 2 x USB 2.0-Anschlüsse (Unterstützung 4
zusätzlicher USB 2.0-Anschlüsse) (siehe VORSICHT 9)

BIOS - 8Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI legal BIOS mit U nterstützung für “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1-Weckfunktionen

- SMBIOS 2.3.1

- Zentraleinheit, VCCM, NB VTT Stromspannung
Multianpassung

- Unterstützt Smart BIOS

Support-CD - Treiber, Dienstprogra mme, Antivirussoftware

(Probeversion)

Einzigartige - ASRock OC Tuner (siehe VORSICHT 10)
Eigenschaft - Intelligent Energy Saver (Intelligente Energiesparfunktion)

(siehe VORSICHT 11)

- Sofortstart

- ASRock Instant Flash (siehe VORSICHT 12)

- Hybrid Booster:

- Schrittloser CPU-Frequenz-Kontrolle
(siehe VORSICHT 13)

- ASRock U-COP (siehe VORSICHT 14)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G. – Systemstartfehlerschutz)

Hardware Monitor - Überwachung der CPU-T emperatur

- Motherboardtemperaturerkennung

- Drehzahlmessung für CPU/Gehäuse/Stromlüfter

- CPU-Lüftergeräuschdämpfung

- Spannungsüberwachung: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

Betriebssysteme - Unterstützt Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-Bit /

VistaTM / Vista

Zertifizierungen - FCC, CE, WHQL

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* Für die ausführliche Produktinformation, besuchen Sie bitte unsere Website:
http://www.asrock.com

WARNUNG

Beachten Sie bitte, dass Overclocking, einschließlich der Einstellung im BIOS, Anwenden
der Untied Overclocking-Technologie oder Verwenden von Overclocking-Werkzeugen von
Dritten, mit einem gewissen Risiko behaftet ist. Overclocking kann sich nachteilig auf die
Stabilität Ihres Systems auswirken oder sogar Komponenten und Geräte Ihres Systems
beschädigen. Es geschieht dann auf eigene Gefahr und auf Ihre Kosten. Wir übernehmen
keine Verantwortung für mögliche Schäden, die aufgrund von Overclocking verursacht
wurden.

VORSICHT!

1. Dieses Motherboard unterstützt systemeigenes FSB1600/1333/1066/800
MHz. Für den normalen Betrieb ist eine Einstellung der Jumper nicht
erforderlich. Für den besonderen Übertaktungsmodus beachten Sie bitte
die richtigen Jumper-Einstellungen auf Seite 36.

2. Die Einstellung der “Hyper-Threading Technology”, finden Sie auf Seite
38 des auf der Support-CD enthaltenen Benutzerhandbuches
beschrieben.

3. Dieses Motherboard unterstützt die Untied-Übertaktungstechnologie.
Unter “Entkoppelte Übertaktungstechnologie” auf Seite 43 finden Sie
detaillierte Informationen.

4. Dieses Motherboard unterstützt Dual-Kanal-Speichertechnologie. Vor
Implementierung der Dual-Kanal-Speichertechnologie müssen Sie die
Installationsanleitung für die Speichermodule auf Seite 33 zwecks richtiger
Installation gelesen haben.

5. Die unterstützten Arbeitsspeicherfrequenzen und die entsprechende
CPU FSB-Frequenz entnehmen Sie bitte der nachstehenden Tabelle.

CPU FSB-Frequenz Unterstützte Arbeitsspeicherfrequenz

1600 DDR2 800, DDR2 1066, DDR2 1200 *
1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066,

DDR2 1200 *
1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066
800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800

* DDR2 1200-Speichermodule laufen im Übertaktungsmodus. In

diesem Fall müssen Sie die BIOS-Option “DRAM Frequency”
(DRAM-Frequenz) auf [600MHz (DDR2 1200)] einstellen und die
Jumper umsetzen. Auf Seite 35 sind die geeigneten Jumper­Einstellungen aufgeführt.

6. Durch Betriebssystem-Einschränkungen kann die tatsächliche
Speichergröße weniger als 4 GB betragen, da unter Windows® XP und
Windows® Vista™ etwas Speicher zur Nutzung durch das System
reserviert wird. Unter Windows® XP 64-bit und Windows® Vista™ 64-bit
mit 64-Bit-CPU besteht diese Einschränkung nicht.

7. Der Mikrofoneingang dieses Motherboards unterstützt Stereo- und Mono­Modi. Der Audioausgang dieses Motherboards unterstützt 2-Kanal-, 4-

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anhand der Tabelle auf Seite 3 her.

8. Vor Installation der SATAII-Festplatte an den SATAII-Anschluss lesen Sie

bitte “Setup-Anleitung für SATAII-Festplatte” auf Seite 26 der
“Bedienungsanleitung” auf der Support-CD, um Ihre SATAII-Festplatte
dem SATAII-Modus anzugleichen. Sie können die SATA-Festplatte auch
direkt mit dem SATAII-Anschluss verbinden.

9. Das Power Management für USB 2.0 arbeitet unter Microsoft® Windows

VistaTM 64-Bit / VistaTM / XP 64-Bit / XP SP1 oder SP2/2000 SP4
einwandfrei.

10. Es ist ein benutzerfreundlicher ASRock Übertaktenswerkzeug, das

erlaubt, dass Sie Ihr System durch den Hardware-Monitor Funktion zu
überblicken und Ihre Hardware-Geräte übertakten, um die beste
Systemleistung unter der Windows® Umgebung zu erreichen. Besuchen
Sie bitte unsere Website für die Operationsverfahren von ASRock OC
Tuner. ASRock-Website: http://www.asrock.com

11. Mit einem fortschrittlichen, eigenständigen Hard- und Softwaredesign

nutzt der Intelligent Energy Saver eine revolutionäre Technologie, die
bisher unerreichte Energieeinsparungen ermöglicht. Mit anderen Worten:
Sie verbrauchen besonders wenig Energie und erreichen einen hohen
Wirkungsgrad, ohne dass dies zu Lasten der Rechenleistung geht. Auf
unseren Internetseiten finden Sie einige Erläuterungen zur
Funktionsweise des Intelligent Energy Saver.
ASRock-Website:

12. ASRock Instant Flash ist ein im Flash-ROM eingebettetes BIOS-Flash-

Programm. Mithilfe dieses praktischen BIOS-Aktualisierungswerkzeugs
können Sie das System-BIOS aktualisieren, ohne dafür zuerst
Betriebssysteme wie MS-DOS oder Windows® aufrufen zu müssen. Mit
diesem Progra mm bekommen Sie durch Drücken der <F6>-Taste
während des POST-Vorgangs oder durch Drücken der <F2>-Taste im
BIOS-Setup-Menü Zugang zu ASRock Instant Flash. Sie brauchen dieses
Werkzeug einfach nur zu starten und die neue BIOS-Datei auf Ihrem
USB-Flash-Laufwerk, Diskettenlaufwerk oder der Festplatte zu
speichern, und schon können Sie Ihr BIOS mit nur wenigen
Klickvorgängen ohne Bereitstellung einer zusätzlichen Diskette oder
eines anderen komplizierten Flash-Programms aktualisieren. Achten Sie
darauf, dass das USB-Flash-Laufwerk oder die Festplatte das
Dateisystem FAT32/16/12 benutzen muss.

13. Obwohl dieses Motherboard stufenlose Steuerung bietet, wird Over-

clocking nicht empfohlen. Frequenzen, die über den für den jeweiligen
Prozessor vorgesehenen liegen, können das System instabil werden
lassen oder die CPU beschädigen.

14. Wird eine Überhitzung der CPU registriert, führt das System einen

automatischen Shutdown durch. Bevor Sie das System neu starten,
prüfen Sie bitte, ob der CPU-Lüfter am Motherboard richtig funktioniert,
und stecken Sie bitte den Stromkabelstecker aus und dann wieder ein. Um
die Wärmeableitung zu verbessern, bitte nicht vergessen, etwas
Wärmeleitpaste zwischen CPU und Kühl körper zu sprühen.

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15. AHCI Funktionen werden unter Windows® 2000 Betriebssystem nicht
unterstützt. Wir empfehlen, unter Windows® 2000 den IDE-Modus zu nutzen.
Detaillierte Einrichtungshinweise finden Sie auf Seite 47 der
„Bedienungsanleitung“ auf der Unterstützungs-CD.

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Sicherheitshinweise vor der Montage

Sicherheitshinweise vor der MontageSicherheitshinweise vor der Montage

Bitte nehmen Sie die folgende Sicherheitshinweise zur Kenntnis, bevor Sie das
Motherboard einbauen oder Veränderungen an den Einstellungen vornehmen.

1. Trennen Sie das System vom Stromnetz, bevor Sie eine ystemkomponente
berühren, da es sonst zu schweren Schäden a m Motherboard oder den
sonstigen internen, bzw. externen omponenten kommen kann.

2. Um Schäden aufgrund von statischer Elektrizität zu vermeiden, das
Motherboard NIEMALS auf einen Teppich o.ä.legen. Denken Sie außerem
daran, immer ein geerdetes Armband zu tragen oder ein geerdetes Objekt
aus Metall zu berühren, bevor Sie mit Systemkomponenten hantieren.

3. Halten Sie Komponenten immer an den Rändern und vermeiden Sie
Berührungen mit den ICs.

4. Wenn Sie Komponenten ausbauen, legen Sie sie immer auf eine
antistatische Unterlage, oder zurück in die Tüte, mit der die Komponente
geliefert wurde.

5. Wenn Sie das Motherboard mit den Schrauben an dem Computergehäuse
befestigen, überziehen Sie bitte die Schrauben nicht! Das Motherboard kann
sonst beschädigt werden.

2.1 CPU Installation2.1 CPU Installation

2.1 CPU Installation

2.1 CPU Installation2.1 CPU Installation

Für die Installation des Intel 775-Pin CPU
führen Sie bitte die folgenden Schritte durch.

Bevor Sie die 775-Pin CPU in den Sockel sitzen, prüfen Sie bitte,
ob die CPU-Oberfläche sauber ist und keine der Kontakte verbogen
sind. Setzen Sie die CPU nicht mit Gewalt in den Sockel, dies kann
die CPU schwer beschädigen.

ASRock P43ME Motherboard

(Ladeplatte)

(Kontaktreihe)

775-Pin Sockel Übersicht

(Sockel)

2929

29

2929

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Schritt 1. Öffnen Sie den Sockel:

Schritt 1-1. Öffnen Sie den Hebel, indem

Sie ihn nach unten drücken und
aushaken.

Schritt 1-2. Drehen Sie den Ladehebel, bis

er in geöffneter Position steht,
ca. 135 Grad.

Schritt 1-3. Drehen Sie die Ladeplatte, bis

sie in geöffneter Position steht,
ca. 100 Grad.

Schritt 2. 775-Pin CPU einstecken:

Schritt 2-1. Halten Sie die CPU an den mit

schwarzen Linien
gekennzeichneten Seiten.

Schritt 2-2. Halten Sie da s Teil mit dem IHS

(Integrated Heat Sink –
integrierter Kühlkörper) nach
oben. Suchen Sie Pin 1 und die
zwei
Orientierungseinkerbungen.

Pin1

Orientierungskerbe

Ausrichtungsmarkierung

Orientierungskerbe

Pin1

Schwarze Linie

775-Pin Sockel

Schwarze Linie

Ausrichtungsmarkierung

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3030

30

3030

775-Pin CPU

Um die CPU ordnungsgemäß einsetzen zu können, richten Sie die
zwei Orientierungskerben der CPU mit den beiden Markierungen des
Sockels aus.

Schritt 2-3. Drücken Sie die CPU vorsichtig

in vertikaler Richtung in den
Sockel.

ASRock P43ME Motherboard