USER'S MANUAL Of Intel P43 Express and ICH10 Chipset Based M/B for LGA775 Quad Core Ready Intel Core Processor Family MB Model: PXP43 (V2.0) Manual: Rev: 1.0 Release date: Sep，2009 Trademark: * Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.
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TABLE OF CONTENT USER’S NOTICE.....................................................................................................................iii MANUAL REVISION INFORMATION ..............................................................................iii COOLING SOLUTIONS ........................................................................................................iii CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF P43 EXPRESS AND ICH10 MOTHERBOARDS 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD .......................
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Chapter 1 Introduction of Intel P43 Express and ICH10 chipset based Motherboards 1-1 Features of Motherboard The P43 Express and ICH10 chipset motherboard series are based on Intel P43 Express chipset and ICH10 chipsets technology which supports the innovative 45nm and 65nm Quad-Core, Dual-Core Intel® Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo processors, Intel® Pentium Dual Core, Intel® Celeron Dual Core Conroe processors and Intel® Celeron 400 Conroe-L processors.
that the over-clocking may cause the failure in system reliability. This motherboard provides the guaranteed performance and meets the demands of the next generation computing. But if you insist to gain more system performance with variety possibilities of the components you choose, please be careful and make sure to read the detailed descriptions of these value added product features, please get them in the coming section. 1-1.
1-2 Specification Spec Design Chipset Description z z z z CPU Socket LGA775 Memory Socket Expansion Slot Integrated Serial ATA2 Gigabit LAN 8CH-Audio BIOS Multi I/O z z z z z z z ATX form factor 4 layers PCB size: 30.5x22.
1-3 Performance List The following performance data list is the testing result of some popular benchmark testing programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different testing data values gotten by users (the different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.
Layout Diagram Line- In RJ-45 LAN CEN/BASS PS/2Mouse SPDIF-OUT COM Connector Line Out (Green) PS/2 Keyboard Surrback （Purple） Clear CMOS Button USB USB MIC-IN Surround CPU FAN PS2 KB/Mouse Port SPDIF_OUT ATX 12V Power Conn. Clear CMOS Button PWS_LED3,4 DDR2 667/800 DIMM1,2,3，4 COM Port SYS FAN1 USB Connector . ATX Power Connector LGA775 Socket R-J45 Over USB Conn. Audio Connector USB/Keyboard/Mouse Power On Jumper (JP2) Intel P43 Express Chipset Floppy Connector PCI-E2.
Jumpers Jumper JBAT JP2 JP3 Name CMOS RAM Clear Keyboard and USB Power On Enabled/Disabled USB Power On Enabled/Disabled Connectors Connector ATXPWR ATX12V J1 KB USB fromUSB1,UL1 RJ45 LAN from UL1 AUDIO FLOPPY SATA1～SATA6 COM1 SPDIF_ Out 2 Headers CPUFAN SYSFAN1, SYSFAN32 CDIN IR Parallel HDMI-SPDIF WI-FI Expansion Sockets Socket/Slot LGA 775 Socket DIMM 1，2，3, 4 PCI1∼ PCI2 PE1 PE2, PE3 PE4 Page P.7 P.8 P.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation WARNING! 2-1 Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards. Hardware installation Steps Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps: 1. Check motherboard jumper setting 2. Install CPU and Fan 3. Install System Memory (DIMM) 4. Install Expansion cards 5. Connect IDE Front Panel /Back Panel cable 6.
(2) Keyboard &Mouse &USB Power On function Enabled/Disabled: JP2 JP2 JP2 1-2 closed Keyboard &Mouse&USB 2-3 closed Keyboard & Mouse& USB Power On Disable Power On Enabled Keyboard and USB Power-On Setting (3) USB Power On function Enabled/Disabled: JP3 JP3 1-2 closed (Default) JP3 USB Power On Disable 2-3 closed USB Power On Enabled USB Power-On Setting 2-3 Installing CPU 2-3-1 Glossary Chipset (or core logic) - two or more integrated circuits which control the interfaces between the system pro
other software. Processor - the "central processing unit" (CPU); the principal integrated circuit used for doing the "computing" in "personal computer" Front Side Bus Frequency - the working frequency of the motherboard, which is generated by the clock generator for CPU, DRAM and PCI BUS. CPU L2 Cache - the flash memory inside the CPU, normal it depend on CPU type.
2-3-3 LGA 775 CPU Installation Guide 1. Please make sure that CPU socket is facing 2. towards you and the level is on you left hand side. Remove the plastic protective cap from the socket. ( Put it to the original place if CPU is not installed . Do not touch the metal contact point of the CPU socket). 3. Press down the level and move it to the left side to 4. make sure it is freed from the hook. To open the level upwards about 135 degree. Pin-1 Indicator 5.
7. Put down the load plate. 8. Press down the load level and move it rightwards make sure it is locked under the notch. 2-3-4 Intel Reference Thermal Solution Assembly Align the fastener with the hole 1. Put the heat sink vertically above the CP-installed socket and make sure to align the four fasteners with four holes around the socket. 2． Revolve the four fasteners in the counter-clockwise direction. Motherboard 3. Press down two fasteners down in the oblique crossing 4.
2-4 Installing Memory This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM) socket for DDR2 memory expansion available from minimum memory volume of 128MB to maximum memory volume of 16GB DDR SDRAM . Valid Memory Configurations for DDR2 Bank 240-Pin DIMM PCS Total Memory Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1) Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2) Bank 4, 5 (DIMM3) Bank 6,7 (DIMM4) Total DDR2 667 /DDR2 800 DDR2 667 /DDR2 800 DDR2 667 /DDR2 800 DDR2 667 /DDR2 800 System Memory (Max.
2-5 Expansion Cards 2-5-1 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software setting for your expansion card such as jumpers. 2. Remove your computer’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use. 3. Align the card’s connectors and press firmly. 4. Secure the card on the slot with the screen you remove above. 5. Replace the computer system’s cover. 6. Set up the BIOS if necessary. 7.
2-5-3 PCI Express Slot The P43 Express chipset is based motherboard series offer two PCI-Express x16 graphics slots that support CrossFireX Mode. One PCI-Express2.0 x16@16lane graphics slot offers 8 Gbyte/sec data transfer rate at each relative direction which get 7 times of bandwidth more than AGP8X and up to 16Gbyte/sec concurrent bandwidth at full speed, the other PCI-Express 1.0a x16@4lane graphics slots deliver up to 2Gbyte/sec data transfer rate.
2-6 Connectors, Headers 2-6-1 Connectors (1) Power Connector (24-pin block): ATXPWR ATX Power Supply connector: This is a new defined 24-pins connector that usually comes with ATX case. The ATX Power Supply allows using soft power on momentary switch that connect from the front panel switch to 2-pins Power On jumper pole on the motherboard.
(2) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin block) : ATX12V This is a new defined 8-pin connector that usually comes with ATX Power Supply. The ATX Power Supply which fully supports LGA775 processor must including this connector for support extra 12V voltage to maintain system power consumption. Without this connector might cause system unstable because the power supply can not provide sufficient current for system.
RJ-45 Line IN RS-OUT SPDIF_OUT COM Connector PS/2Mouse LineOut (Green) CS-OUT PS/2 Keyboard SS-OUT USB Clear CMOS Button USB MIC-IN (8) Floppy drive Connector (34-pin block): FLOPPY This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to the floppy drives.
2-6-2 Headers AUD IO KEY LINE2-JD Audio-JD MIC2-JD Audio-GND (1) Line-Out/MIC Header for Front Panel (9-pin): FP_AUDIO These headers connect to Front Panel Line-out, MIC connector with cable.
GND PWRBTN PWR LED VCC5 PWRLED JW FP PWRBTN PWRLED Pin 1 SPEAK VCC5 HDDLE GND RSTSW NC HDLED RESET GND VCC5 Pin 1 SPKR NC Pin 1 System Case Connections (8) FAN Headers: SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 (3-pin), CPUFAN (4-pin) These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less, depending on the fan manufacturer, the wire and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be ground.
GND +5VX IR 2 6 Pin 1 IRRX GND IRTX 5 IR infrared module Header (11) Parallel Port Header (25-pin male): PARALLEL The onboard parallel port header is a 25-pin connector for connecting devices such as old-fashioned printer. Pin 1 PARALLEL Connector . (12) SPDIF_OUT header: HDMI_SPDIF The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function.
2-7 Starting Up Your Computer 1. After all connection is made, close your computer case cover. 2. Be sure all the switch are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to proper position, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your country’s voltage used. 3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system user’s manual. 4. Turn on your peripheral as following order: a. Your monitor. b.
Chapter 3 Introducing BIOS The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer, the BIOS program will gain control. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic test called POST (power on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization.
3-3 The Main Menu Once you enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from 12 setup functions and 2 exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C)1985-2009 American Megatrends. Inc.
3-4 Standard BIOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into several categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <+> or <-> and numerical keyboard keys to select the value you want in each item. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C)1985-2009 American Megatrends. Inc.
System Memory This item will show information about the memory modules(s) installed. 3-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C)1985-2009 American Megatrends. Inc. Virus Warning ¾ CPU Feature ¾ Removable Drives Quick Power on self Test ST 1 Boot Device Boot up Number Status ACPI MPS Revision Control for OS Advanced BIOS Features Disabled Press Enter Press Enter Enabled st 1 FLOPPY DRIVER On Enabled 1.
3-5-1 CPU Feature CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C)1985-2009 American Megatrends. Inc. CPU Feature Limit CPU Maxval C1E Function Execute-Disabled Bit Capabili Enhanced Intel Speedstep Tec Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Help Item Disabled for Windows XP ↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Optimized Defaults F7: Standard Defaults C1E Function This should be enabled in order to enabled or disable the “Enhanced Halt State”.
3-7-1 Onboard SATA Device CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C)1985-2009 American Megatrends. Inc. Onboard SATA Functon SATA#1 Configuration Configue SATA#as SATA#2 Configuration Compatible IDE Enhanced Help Item Options Disabled Compatible Enhanced ↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Optimized Defaults F7: Standard Defaults SATA#1 Configuration The optional settings are: Disabled; Compatible and Enhanced.
3-7-3 Onboard Super IO Function CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C)1985-2009 American Megatrends. Inc.
3-9 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C)1985-2009 American Megatrends. Inc. PnP/PCI Configuration IRQ Resources PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Press Enter Disabled Help Item ↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Optimized Defaults F7: Standard Defaults PCI/VGA Palette Snoop This item is designed to overcome problems that can be caused by some non-standard VGA cards.
H/W Health Function It displays information list below when set as below. The choice is either Enabled or Disabled. CPU Temperature/ System Temperature/CPUFAN/SYSFAN1 Speed/SYSFAN2 Speed /Vcore/NBCore/+5V/+12V/5VSB/DRAM Voltage/Vcc3V/3VSB/VBat This will show the CPU/ /System voltage chart and FAN Speed, etc. 3-10-1 Smart FAN Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C)1985-2009 American Megatrends. Inc.
SB Core Select The optional settings are from 1.500V(Default)to 3.031V. CPU VTT Select The optional settings are from +1.91% to 120.09%. DRAM Voltage Select This item allows you to set DRAM voltage. Motherboards based on different chipset series have different voltage range. Host/PCI Clock at Next Boot This item allows user to set CPU/PCI clock frequency. NB Core Select This item allows you to select value of Voltage for North Bridge Chipset.
3-13 Load Standard Defaults /Load Optimized Defaults Load Standard Defaults When you press on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load Standard Defaults? 【OK】 【Cancel】 Pressing loads the default values that are factory settings for stable performance system operations.
Chapter 4 DRIVER & FREE PROGRAM INSTALLATION Check your package and there is A CD included. This CD consists of all DRIVERS you need and some free application programs and utility programs. In addition, this CD also include an auto detect software which can tell you which hardware is installed, and which DRIVERS needed so that your system can function properly. Supports WINDOWS 2000/ XP/ VISTA/ 7 Insert CD into your CD-ROM drive and the Menu should appear as below.
From MENU you may make as selections: 1. INF install Intel INF chipset system driver 2. LAN install Gigabit Ethernet NIC Driver 3. SOUND install ALC883 HD Audio Codec driver 4. AHCI install Intel AHCI Driver 5.
4-1 INF: Install Intel INF Chipset System Driver Windows XP/ VISTA/ 7 Windows 2000 35
4-2 LAN: Gigabit Ethernet LAN Driver Windows XP/ VISTA/ 7 Windows 2000 36
4-3 SOUND: Install ALC883 HD Audio Codec Driver Windows XP/ VISTA/ 7 Windows 2000 37
4-4 AHCI: Install Intel AHCI Driver Windows XP/ VISTA/ 7 Intel AHCI Driver does not support Windows 2000 38
4-5 How to Update BIOS Step 1. Prepare a bootable disk. (You may make one by click START click RUN type SYS A: click OK) Step 2. Download upgrade tools and the latest BIOS files of the motherboard from official website and then make a copy of it to your bootable disk after decompressing these files Step 3.
4-6 G.P.I FUNCTION LED Display All lights off. It means the motherboard in the G.P.I mode. CPU works with the low power consumption. One light on. It means that there are two phases PWM are supplying the power. The computer is in the mode of saving energy. Two lights on. It means that the CPU works with high power consumption.
