Gigabyte GA-P43-ES3G User Manual

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 57
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 57
3-2 Application Software....................................................................................... 58
3-3 Technical Manuals .......................................................................................... 58
3-4 Contact ........................................................................................................... 59
3-5 System........................................................................................................... 59
3-6 Download Center............................................................................................ 60
Chapter 4 Unique Features ......................................................................................... 61
4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 61
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 66
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...................................................... 66
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 69
4-3 EasyTune 6.................................................................................................... 70
4-4 Easy Energy Saver ...................................................................................... 71
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 73
5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output ................................................................. 73
5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 73
5-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out ....................................................................................... 76
5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 77
5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................. 79
5-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 80
5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 80
5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 81
5-3 Regulatory Statements ................................................................................... 83

Gigabyte GA-P43-ES3G Specifications

General

Flash memory	2 MB
Memory voltage	1.8 V
Number of memory slots	4
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
USB 2.0 connectors	3
Power fan connector	Yes
Number of SATA connectors	6
Number of EATX power connectors	2
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0
Audio chip	Realtek ALC888
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows Vista/XP
PCI slots	5
Bundled software	Norton Internet Security
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111C
Networking features	10/100/1000 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	210 mm
Width	305 mm