Page 2 - ii; Preface; PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide; Declaration of Conformity; following conditions:; Canadian Department of Communications; le matériel brouilieur du Canada.; About the Manual; The manual consists of the following:
ii Preface PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interfer- enc...
Page 3 - iii; TTTTTABLE OF CONTENTS; Chapter 1; Introducing the Motherboard; Chapter 3; Using BIOS; Chapter 2; Installing the Motherboard 6; Expansion Slots
iii PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide TTTTTABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction......................................................................................1Feature ...................
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iv PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Integrated Peripherals.......................................................31 Power Management Setup.................................................32 PCI/PnP Setup...................................................................33 PC Health Status................
Page 5 - Chapter 1: Introducing the Motherboard; Introduction; DIMM frequencies of 800/667. It supports
1 Introducing the Motherboard Chapter 1: Introducing the Motherboard Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the PXP43 motherboard. This motherboard is a high per-formance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775 socketIntel ® Yorkfield/Wolfdale...
Page 6 - Feature; This motherboard uses
2 Introducing the Motherboard PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Feature Processor Chipset • Supports DDR2 800/667 DDR2 SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture • Accommodates four unbuffered DIMMs • Up to 4 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB Memor y Audio • 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio C...
Page 7 - Expansion Options; The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:; BIOS Firmware; The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
3 Introducing the Motherboard Chapter 1: Introducing the Motherboard This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/100/66/33 Mb/s. • One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphics Interface • Three PCI Express x1 slots • Two 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots • One IDE connector s...
Page 8 - Motherboard Components
4 Introducing the Motherboard PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Motherboard Components
Page 9 - Table of Motherboard Components; LAB EL
5 Introducing the Motherboard Chapter 1: Introducing the Motherboard Table of Motherboard Components This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard. LAB EL C O MPO NENTS 1. CP U Socket LGA775 socket Int el ® Yorkfield/Wolfdale Family processors 2. CP U_FAN1 CP U c...
Page 10 - Installing the Motherboard; Safety Precautions; Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam-; Choosing a Computer Case
6 Installing the Motherboard PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions • Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam- age from static electricity • Discharge static el...
Page 11 - Chapter 2: Installing the Motherboard; Checking Jumper Settings; Setting Jumpers; SHORT OPEN; Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
7 Installing the Motherboard Chapter 2: Installing the Motherboard Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers withmore than one pin are number...
Page 12 - lecting the 5VSB function.; Jumper Settings; Jumper
8 Installing the Motherboard PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 islabeled. To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommendusers to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Optimize...
Page 13 - Installing Hardware; Installing the Processor; This motherboard has an LGA775; Before installing the Processor
9 Installing the Motherboard Chapter 2: Installing the Motherboard Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure thatyou DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resis-tors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the cli...
Page 14 - C. Open the load plate; CPU Installation Procedure; The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
10 Installing the Motherboard PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide A. Read and follow the instructions shown on the sticker on the CPU cap. B. Unload the cap · Use thumb & forefinger to hold the lifting tab of the cap.· Lift the cap up and remove the cap completely from the socket. C. Open the load pl...
Page 15 - Refer to the following to install the memory modules.; Installing Memory Modules; DDR2 SDRAM memory module table
11 Installing the Motherboard Chapter 2: Installing the Motherboard Installation Procedure Refer to the following to install the memory modules. 1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM only. 2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down. 3 Align the memory module with the slot. The...
Page 16 - Type
12 Installing the Motherboard PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR2 800/667 memory modules have been tested and qualified foruse with this motherboard. Type Size Ve ndor Modu le Name A D29608A88-3EG A -DA TA M2OA D5G 3H 3166I1C52 ...
Page 17 - Installing Add-on Cards
13 Installing the Motherboard Chapter 2: Installing the Motherboard Expansion Slots Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connectthem to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing themotherboard’s features and capabilit...
Page 18 - Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
14 Installing the Motherboard PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: 1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. 2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the ed...
Page 19 - Connecting Optional Devices; SPDIFO: SPDIF out header
15 Installing the Motherboard Chapter 2: Installing the Motherboard Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard optionaldevices F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-o...
Page 21 - About IDE Devices; Your motherboard has one IDE interface; About SATA Connectors; SATA cable
17 Installing the Motherboard Chapter 2: Installing the Motherboard IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER orSLAVE. Refer to the IDE device user ’s manual. Installing two IDE devices on onecable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is se...
Page 22 - This motherboard does not support the “Hot-Plug” function.
18 Installing the Motherboard PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide This motherboard does not support the “Hot-Plug” function. 1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. 2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. 3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect...
Page 23 - Connecting I/O Devices; The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:
19 Installing the Motherboard Chapter 2: Installing the Motherboard Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Serial Port U...
Page 24 - Connecting Case Components; SPK; The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
20 Installing the Motherboard PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Connecting Case Components 1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN1 . 2 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN1 . 3 Connect the case cooling fan connector to CASE_FAN . 4 Connect the standard power supply connector to A...
Page 25 - ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector; CASE_FAN: Case cooling FAN Power Connector; System Ground; SPK: Internal speaker header
21 Installing the Motherboard Chapter 2: Installing the Motherboard ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V. ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector CPU_FAN1/SYS_FAN1: Cooling FAN Power Connector Pin Signal...
Page 26 - Front Panel Header; Reset Switch; This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.
22 Installing the Motherboard PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Front Panel Header The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headerscommonly found on ATX or Micr ATX cases. Refer to the table below for informa-t i o n : Reset Switch Supporting the reset function require...
Page 27 - Chapter 3: Using BIOS; About the Setup Utility; The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:; The Standard Configuration; This Setup Utility should be used:; Entering the Setup Utility
23 Using BIOS Chapter 3: Using BIOS Chapter 3Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support forWindows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROMsetup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Bas...
Page 28 - BIOS Navigation Keys; The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:; KEY; mn
24 Using BIOS PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide IDE BusMaster Enabled BIOS Navigation Keys The BIOS navigation keys are listed below: Press DEL to enter SETUP Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Select KEY FUNCTION Scrolls through the items on a menu +/-/PU/PD Modifies the sele...
Page 29 - Updating the BIOS; Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for; Some options (marked with a triangle
25 Using BIOS Chapter 3: Using BIOS Updating the BIOS Yo u c a n d o w n l o a d a n d i n s t a l l u p d a t e d B I O S f o r t h i s m o t h e r b o a r d f r o m t h emanufacturer ’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve-ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. ...
Page 30 - Standard CMOS Setup; This option displays basic information about your system.
26 Using BIOS PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Data (www mm:dd:yy) Mon 04/28/2008 Standard CMOS Setup This option displays basic information about your system. f SATA1 Not Detected SATA2 Not Detected SATA3 Not Detected SATA4 Not Detected SATA5 Not Detected Help Item f CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (...
Page 32 - Advanced Setup
28 Using BIOS PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Limit CPUID MaxVal (Disabled) Advanced Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this pagewith caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatre...
Page 34 - This item allows users to enable or disable memory hole remapping.; Advanced Chipset Setup; Enabled
30 Using BIOS PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Memory Remap Feature (Enabled) This item allows users to enable or disable memory hole remapping. Advanced Chipset Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this pagewith caution. Any changes can affect the operation of y...
Page 35 - Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function.; Integrated Peripherals
31 Using BIOS Chapter 3: Using BIOS Onboard SATA Mode (Enhanced) Onboard AUDIO Function (Enabled) USB Functions (Enabled) On Chip SATA2 Controller (Enabled) Onboard LAN Function (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function. Onboard LAN Boot ROM (Disabled) Use this item to en...
Page 36 - Power Management Setup
32 Using BIOS PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Soft-off by PWR-BTTN (Instant off) Under ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) you cancreate a software power down. In a software power down, the system can be resumedby Wake Up Alarms. This item lets you install a software power do...
Page 38 - PC Health Status; Smart Fan Function; Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen:
34 Using BIOS PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide PC Health Status O n m o t h e r b o a r d s s u p p o r t h a r d w a r e m o n i t o r i n g , t h i s i t e m l e t s y o u m o n i t o r t h eparameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. Smart Fan Function Press Enter Shutdown Temper...
Page 39 - System Component Characteristics; Frequency/Voltage Control; Ratio Actual Value: 9; This item is used to set the CPU Frequency.; S h u td o w n Te m p e r a t u r e ( D i s a b l e d )
35 Using BIOS Chapter 3: Using BIOS System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events,such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fanspeed,...etc. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting p...
Page 40 - This item allows users to adjust the CPU voltage.
36 Using BIOS PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled) When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots. Spread Spectrum (Enabled) If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-MagneticInterference) generated ...
Page 41 - Installed; This page helps you install or change a password.; Load Default Settings
37 Using BIOS Chapter 3: Using BIOS Supervisor Password (Not Installed) This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password hasbeen installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays. Change Supervisor Password (Press Enter) You can select this option and press...
Page 42 - Exit Without Saving; User Password
38 Using BIOS PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Save & Exit Setup Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in theSetup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears,select [OK] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return t...
Page 43 - Software Setup; Chapter 4: Software Setup; Software List; Menu” screen, and you can click on the drivers to install.; screens you received with your software may vary slightly.; Attention
39 Software Setup Chapter 4: Software Setup Chapter 4Software Setup Software List Software Installation Place the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive and the Installation Utility will auto-run. You can also launch the Driver CD Installation Utility manually by executing the Intel.exe program located on ...
Page 44 - For Windows Vista Driver
40 Software Setup PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide For Windows Vista (64bir) Driver For Windows Vista Driver
Page 45 - For Windows XP Driver
41 Software Setup Chapter 4: Software Setup For Windows XP (64bir) Driver For Windows XP Driver Attention : Before you install the Realtek Audio Driver on Windows ® XP (64bit) operating system , please go to the Microsoft ® website to install the update for enabling HD Audio. Intel Chipset INF – It ...
Page 46 - Click on the “User Manual” button, you can choose the manual to read.
42 Software Setup PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Atheros Lan Driver – It provides the driver of Atheros Network. Realtek Audio Driver – It provides the driver of Realtek HD Audio CODEC. 2. Click on the “User Manual” button, you can choose the manual to read. 3. If you click the “Browse CD” button, y...