Intel P43 Express User Manual
Intel P43 Express User Manual

Intel P43 Express User Manual

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USER'S MANUAL
Of
Intel P43 Express and ICH10 Chipset
Based
M/B for LGA775 Quad Core Ready
Intel Core Processor Family
NO. G03-BI-521-F
Rev: 2.0
Release date: July, 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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  • Page 1 USER'S MANUAL Intel P43 Express and ICH10 Chipset Based M/B for LGA775 Quad Core Ready Intel Core Processor Family NO. G03-BI-521-F Rev: 2.0 Release date: July, 2009 Trademark: * Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are subject to...
  • Page 2 Environmental Protection Announcement Do not dispose this electronic device into the trash while discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure environment protection of mother earth, please recycle.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT USER’S NOTICE........................iii MANUAL REVISION INFORMATION ................iii COOLING SOLUTIONS ......................iii CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF P43 EXPRESS AND ICH10 MOTHERBOARDS FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD ..................1 1-1.1 SPECIAL FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD............ 2 SPECIFICATION........................3 PERFORMANCE LIST......................4 LAYOUT DIAGRAM ......................5 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION HARDWARE INSTALLATION STEPS................
  • Page 4 Environmental Safety Instruction Avoid the dusty, humidity and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. 0 to 40 centigrade is the suitable temperature. (The figure comes from the request of the main chipset) Generally speaking, dramatic changes in temperature may lead to contact malfunction and crackles due to constant thermal expansion and contraction from the welding spots’...
  • Page 5: User's Notice

    In addition, interface materials allow effective transfers of heat from the processor to the heat sink. For optimum heat transfer, Intel recommends the use of thermal grease and mounting clips to attach the heat sink to the processor.
  • Page 6: Features Of Motherboard

    Introduction of Intel P43 Express and ICH10 chipset based Motherboards 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®...
  • Page 7: 1-1.1 Special Features Of Motherboard

    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.
  • Page 8: Specification

    ∗ PCI-Express x16 slot 2pcs Expansion ∗ PCI-Express x1 slot 2pcs Slot ∗ 32-bit PCI slot x 2pcs ∗ The Intel ICH10 supports six Serial ATA ports provide 3.0 Gb/sec data Integrated transfer rate. Serial ATA2 ∗ Integrated PCI-E Gigabit LAN function.
  • Page 9: Performance List

    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.) Model BI521...
  • Page 10: Layout Diagram

    800/1066 DIMM1,2,3,4 PWS_LED3,4 COM Port SYS FAN1 ATX Power Connector USB Connector . R-J45 Over USB Conn. Audio Connector Intel P43 Express Floppy Connector Chipset PCI-E2.0 x16 by 16-lane Gigabit LAN Power LED Speaker Headers Intel ICH10 CD Audio In...
  • Page 11 Jumpers Jumper Name Description Page JBAT CMOS RAM Clear 3-pin Block Keyboard and USB Power On Enabled/Disabled 3-pin Block USB Power On Enabled/Disabled 3-pin Block Connectors Connector Name Description Page ATXPWR ATX Power Connector 24-pin Block P.15 ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector 8-pin Block P.15 CrossFire Power Connector...
  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation WARNING! 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.
  • Page 13: Glossary

    (2) Keyboard &Mouse &USB Power On function Enabled/Disabled: 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 1-2 closed USB Power On Disable 2-3 closed USB Power On Enabled (Default) USB Power-On Setting...
  • Page 14: About Intel Lga775 Cpu

    2-3-2 About Intel LGA775 CPU This motherboard provides a 775-pin DIP, LGA775 Land Grid Array socket, referred to as the LGA775 socket supports Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 775 Pin package utilizes Flip-Chip Land Grid Array (FC-LGA) package technology.
  • Page 15: Lga 775 Cpu Installation Guide

    2-3-3 LGA 775 CPU Installation Guide Please make sure that CPU socket is facing Remove the plastic protective cap from the socket. (Put towards you and the level is on you left hand side. it to the original place if CPU is not installed. Do not touch the metal contact point of the CPU socket).
  • Page 16: Intel Reference Thermal Solution Assembly

    The heat sink and installation steps are for reference use only; Installation steps might differ depending on different heat sink models; Please use Intel original heat sink for better heat dissipation or other heat sinks that has pass Intel certification Different electric fans might require different installation operation so please read the instructions of the producers at first as reference to installation.
  • Page 17: Installing Memory

    Installing Memory This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRIII DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM) socket for DDRIII memory expansion available from minimum memory volume of 1GB to maximum memory volume of 8GB DDR SDRAM . Valid Memory Configurations for DDR2 Bank 240-Pin DIMM Total Memory Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1)
  • Page 18: Expansion Card

    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.
  • Page 19: Pci-Express Slot

    2-5-3 PCI Express Slot The P43 Express chipset based motherboard series offer two PCI-Express x16 graphics slots that support CrossFireX Mode. One PCI-Express2.0 x16by16lane 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 x16by4lane graphics slots deliver up to 2Gbyte/sec data transfer rate.
  • Page 20: Connectors, Headers

    Connectors, Headers 2-6-1 Connectors 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.
  • Page 21 (3) J1 Power Connector: Large 4-Pin Power Connector The connectors are 4-pin connector that supports extra 12V / 5V power to your system. (4) PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector: KB The connectors are for PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Mouse input devices. (5) USB Port connector: USB connector from USB1, UL1 The connectors are 4-pin connectors that connect USB devices with the 400Mbit / sec data transfer rate to the system board.
  • Page 22 (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. Pin 1 FLOPPY Floppy Drive Connector (9) Serial-ATA2 Port connectors: SATA1~SATA6 These connectors support the provided Serial ATA and Serial ATA2 IDE hard disk cable to connect the motherboard and serial ATA2 hard disk drives.
  • Page 23: Headers

    2-6-2 Headers (1) Line-Out/MIC Header for Front Panel (9-pin): FP_AUDIO These headers connect to Front Panel Line-out, MIC connector with cable. AUDIO Pin 1 Line-Out, MIC Headers (2) USB Port Headers (9-pin): USB2/ USB3/USB4/USB5 These headers are used for connecting the additional USB port plugs. By attaching an option USB cable, your can be provided with two additional USB plugs affixed to the back panel.
  • Page 24 PWRLED Pin 1 JW FP SPEAK Pin 1 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.
  • Page 25 (10) IR infrared module Headers (5-pin): IR This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. Pin 1 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.
  • Page 26: Starting Up Your Computer

    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.
  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Introducing Bios

    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.
  • Page 28: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu Once you enter Award ® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from fourteen setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
  • Page 29: Standard Cmos Features

    Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into several categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items.
  • Page 30: Advanced Bios Features

    If the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be “None”. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C)1985-2005 American Megatrends. Inc. Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning Disabled CPU Feature Press Enter Configure CPU Removable Drives Press Enter Quick Power on self Test Enabled BOOT Device Floppy Drive...
  • Page 31: Cpu Configuraton

    Help Item C1E Function Enabled Execute-Disabled Bit Capabili Enabled Enhanced Intel Speedstep Tec Enabled ↑↓: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Discard Changes F6:Standrd Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults C1E Function This should be enabled in order to enabled or disable the “Enhanced Halt State”.
  • Page 32: Integrated Peripherals

    3-7 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C)1985-2005 American Megatrends. Inc. Integrated Peripherals Onboard SATA Function Press Enter Onboard Device Function Press Enter Help Item Onboard Super IO Function Press Enter PWR Status after PWR Failure Always off ↑↓→← Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults...
  • Page 33: Power Management Setup

    Emulation Type IF Auto, USB devices less than 530MB will be emulated as Floppy and remaining as hard drive. Forced FDD option can be used to force a HDD formatted drive to boot as FDD(Ex, IIP drive) . Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy saving while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use.
  • Page 34: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    3-9 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C)1985-2005 American Megatrends. Inc. PnP/PCI Configuration IRQ Resources Press Enter Help Item PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Disabled ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: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.
  • Page 35: Miscellaneous Control

    F7:Standard Defaults CPU Clock Ratio: Sets the ratio between CPU Core clock and the FSB Frequency. Note: For cedermill and Prescott family CPUS, the setup option only available when Intel speed step technology is disabled. CPU PLL Select The optional settings are from 1.500V(Default)to 3.031V.
  • Page 36: Password Setting

    DRAM Clock at Next Boot This item allows you to set DRAM clock frequency. CPU Vcore x-Shift This item allows you to over-clock precisely in the preset range from 0.63V to 0.49V. 3-12 Load Standard Defaults /Load Optimized Defaults Load Standard Defaults When you press <Enter>...
  • Page 37: Chapter 4 Driver & Free Program Installation

    If the menu does not appear, double-click MY COMPUTER / double-click CD-ROM drive or click START / click RUN / type X:\SETUP.EXE (assuming X is your CD-ROM drive). The Intel P43 chipset driver only of Windows 2000 & Windows XP /VISTA From MAGIC INSTALL MENU you may make 8 selections: 1.
  • Page 38: Inf Install Intel Inf Chipset System Driver

    4-1 INF Install Intel INF Chipset System Driver 1. Click INF of the MAGIC INSTALL MENU. 2. Click NEXT when Intel Chipset Device Software Install Utility appears. 3. Click Yes to accept the license agreement and 4. Finish reading the read me information and continue the installation.
  • Page 39 SOUND Install ALC883 HD Audio Driver 1. Click SOUND when MAGIC INSTALL 2. Click NEXT When Realtek High Definition MENU appears Audio driver windows appear 3. Click FINISH and restart your computer 4. Manual Sound Effect Setting 5. The mixer. 6.
  • Page 40: Sound Installalc883 Hd Audio Driver

    NOTE: Please upgrade your Windows XP to Service Pack 2 / Windows 2000 to Service Pack 4 or later before you the HD Audio CODEC driver. Install Gigabit Ethernet NIC Driver WINDOWS 2000/XP Setup 1. Click LAN when Magic Install Menu appear. 2. Click NEXT, install REALTEK LAN and Fast Ethernet NIC Driver 3.
  • Page 41: Norton Install Norton Anti-Virus Program

    4. Click Finish to complete the installation. AHCI Install Intel AHCI Driver If you want to use Intel SATA AHCI mode for your system , please according to following step install driver : 1. Copy CD:\Intel3x_4x\ICH10_AHCI\f6flpy32 all file to empty floppy disk root directory . (for windows 2000 / xp / vistaX32)
  • Page 42: How To Update Bios

    Copy CD:\Intel3x_4x\ICH10_AHCI\f6flpy64 all file to empty floppy disk root directory . (for windows xp64 / vistaX64) 2. Please going to BIOS setup \ Integrated Peripherals \ Onboard SATA Function , Set the SATA mode to “AHCI” 3. Before you Install Windows XP OS, Please press F6 key to install SATA AHCI driver First .
  • Page 43: Pro Magic Plus Function Introduction

    Pro Magic Plus Function Introduction What’s Pro Magic Plus? Tired with reinstall OS each time when it doesn’t work? Does your computer often crash down or unable to work after installed new software? Have you had great loses and troubles because of computer problems? Still using time-consuming backup software that occupies lots of HD space? Pro Magic Plus- an instant system recovery software tailored to solve these problems for you.
  • Page 44 ◇ Support Only Windows OS (No Linux) ◇ Windows server OS and Windows NT not supported ◇ Minimum of Intel 486 or above, 16MB of memory or above ◇ Minimum of 500MB free/usable space or above ◇ Support for SCSI & SATA Hard disk...
  • Page 45: Function Led Display

    4-9 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.

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