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P43 Pro/USB3

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published April 2010

Summary of Contents for P43 PRO USB3

Page 2: ...or implied including but not limited to the implied warran ties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock its directors officers employees or agents...

Page 3: ...n 25 2 11 Hot Plug Function for SATA SATAII HDDs 25 2 12 SATA SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 26 2 13 Driver Installation Guide 28 2 14 Installing Windows 7 7 64 bit VistaTM VistaTM 64...

Page 4: ...en 50 3 6 1 Boot Settings Configuration 50 3 7 Security Screen 51 3 8 Exit Screen 52 4 Software Support 4 Software Support 4 Software Support 4 Software Support 4 Software Support 53 53 53 53 53 4 1 I...

Page 5: ...IOS 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...

Page 6: ...nnel DDR3 Memory Technology see CAUTION 3 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots Support DDR3 1600 1333 1066 800 non ECC un buffered memory see CAUTION 4 Max capacity of system memory 16GB see CAUTION 5 Supports Intel E...

Page 7: ...1 1V VTT PLL Voltage Multi adjustment Supports I O T Intelligent Overclocking Technology Support CD Drivers Utilities AntiVirus Software Trial Version ASRock Software Suite CyberLink DVD Suite OEM an...

Page 8: ...l and 8 channel modes Please check the table on page 11 for proper connection 7 Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector please read the SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide on page 24 to adjust...

Page 9: ...operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings With OC DNA you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with your friends Your friends then can load...

Page 10: ...Blue 31 PCI Express x1 Slot PCIE1 White 15 Fourth SATAII Connector SATAII_4 Port 3 Blue 32 Power Fan Connector PWR_FAN1 16 Fifth SATAII Connector SATAII_5 Port 4 Blue 33 North Bridge Controller 17 US...

Page 11: ...Central Bass Orange 14 Optical SPDIF Out Port 7 Line In Light Blue 15 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 8 Front Speaker Lime 16 PS 2 Keyboard Port Purple There are two LED next to the LAN port Please refer to th...

Page 12: ...Pre installation Precautions 2 2 Pre installation Precautions 2 2 Pre installation Precautions 2 2 Pre installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard c...

Page 13: ...aged 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 deg...

Page 14: ...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 1 It is...

Page 15: ...or 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 ther...

Page 16: ...guration Table below Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 Blue Slot White Slot Blue Slot White Slot 1 Populated Populated 2 Populated Populated 3 Populated Populated Popu...

Page 17: ...IMM 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 cau...

Page 18: ...h graphics cards Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Step 1 Before installing the expansion...

Page 19: ...e up the system under S3 Suspend to RAM state To support ErP EuP requirement please set this jumper to 5V USB_PW3 Short pin2 pin3 to enable see p 10 No 17 5VSB standby for USB6_7 8_9 10_11 wake up eve...

Page 20: ...ors 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 dam age of the mo...

Page 21: ...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...

Page 22: ...he 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...

Page 23: ...power connector it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4 pin ATX 12V power supply To use the 4 pin ATX power supply please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5 8 5 4 1 HDMI_SPDIFHe...

Page 24: ...k may fail to run at SATAII mode Western Digital If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted SATA 1 5Gb s will be enabled On the other hand if you want to enable SATAII 3 0Gb s please remove the jumpers from pin 5...

Page 25: ...herboard s SATAII connector STEP4 Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA SATAII hard disk It is not recommended to switch the Configure SATAII as setting after OS installation 2 11 H...

Page 26: ...you process the SATA SATAII HDD Hot Plug please check below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack A 7 pin SATA data cable B SATA power cable with SATA 15 pin power connector interface...

Page 27: ...HDD Connect SATA data cable to the SATA SATAII HDD How to Hot Unplug a SATA SATAII HDD Points of attention before you process the Hot Unplug Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the...

Page 28: ...s with NCQ function AHCI mode 2 13 2 13 2 13 2 13 2 13 Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide To install the...

Page 29: ...14 2 Installing Windows 2 14 2 Installing Windows 2 14 2 Installing Windows 2 14 2 Installing Windows 7 7 64 bit Vista 7 7 64 bit Vista 7 7 64 bit Vista 7 7 64 bit Vista 7 7 64 bit VistaTM TM TM TM T...

Page 30: ...verclocking 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 Manua...

Page 31: ...t button on the system chassis You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions a...

Page 32: ...3 1 2 3 1 2 Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key Navigation Key s Functi...

Page 33: ...CPU EZ OC Setting You can use this option to load CPU EZ overclocking setting Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard It should be done at your own risk and expense D...

Page 34: ...o DRAM tRRD This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRRD Min 2 Max 15 The default value is Auto DRAM tRTP This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRTP Min 2 Max 13 The default value is Auto Ra...

Page 35: ...CIE Frequency MHz Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency Strap FSB to MCH Use this item to strap FSB to MCH Configuration options Auto 800 1066 1333 and 1600 Voltage Settings CPU Voltage Use this to...

Page 36: ...ddle High and Highest The default value is Auto SB 1 1V Voltage Use this to select SB 1 1V Voltage Configuration options Auto 1 11V to 1 51V The default value is Auto VTT Voltage Use this to select VT...

Page 37: ...onfiguration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration and USB Configuration Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction ASRock I...

Page 38: ...nism to keep the CPU from overheated No Excute Memory Protection No Execution NX Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement to the IA 32 Intel Architecture An IA 32 processor with No Execute NX Me...

Page 39: ...indows XP VistaTM 7 or Linux kernel version 2 4 18 or higher This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper Threading technology Intel R SpeedStep tm tech Intel R SpeedStep tm...

Page 40: ...fault value is Auto DRAM CH0 G1 Command This controls the number of DRAM CH0 G1 Command Min 1 Max 15 The default value is Auto DRAM CH0 G2 Control1 This controls the number of DRAM CH0 G2 Control1 Min...

Page 41: ...M CH1 G1 Command Min 1 Max 15 The default value is Auto DRAM CH1 G2 Control1 This controls the number of DRAM CH1 G2 Control1 Min 1 Max 15 The default value is Auto DRAM CH1 G3 Control2 This controls...

Page 42: ...KEW Configuration options Auto 8 to 827 The default value is Auto DRAM CH0 CLKSET1 SKEW This controls the number of DRAM CH0 CLKSET1 SKEW Configuration options Auto 8 to 827 The default value is Auto...

Page 43: ...lutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings The default value is Disabled Configuration options Auto Enabled and Disabled If you want to enable this function please set this item to...

Page 44: ...tem to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit Restore on AC Power Loss This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC power loss If Power Off is selected the AC power remains off...

Page 45: ...ted Not Detected Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save a...

Page 46: ...le or disable the S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology feature Configuration options Disabled Auto Enabled 32 Bit Data Transfer Use this item to enable 32 bit access to maximize...

Page 47: ...0 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Serial Port Address Infrared Port Address 3F8 IRQ4 Disabled BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI PnP Settings Value in...

Page 48: ...OS and BIOS setup when Disabled is selected If you have USB compatibility issue it is recommended to select Disabled to enter OS BIOS Setup Only USB devices are allowed to use only under BIOS setup a...

Page 49: ...Full On 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware He...

Page 50: ...tion F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megatrends Inc Boot AddOn ROM Display Boot Logo Boot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num Lock Enabled Aut...

Page 51: ...this option to select logo in POST screen This option only appears when you enable the option Full Screen Logo Configuration options Auto EuP Scenery and ASRock The default value is Auto Boot From On...

Page 52: ...ard Changes and Exit When you select this option it will pop out the following message Dis card changes and exit setup Select OK to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes Discard Chang...

Page 53: ...Running The Support CD Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD insert the CD into your CD ROM drive The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if AUTORUN is enabled in your computer If...

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