Microsoft MOTHERBOARD USER'S GUIDE PXP43 User Manual

PrefacePXP43 Motherboard User’s GuidePrefaceCopyrightThis publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protectedunder intern

6Installing the MotherboardPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideChapter 2Installing the MotherboardSafety Precautions• Follow these safety precautions when i

7Installing the MotherboardChapter 2: Installing the MotherboardChecking Jumper SettingsThis section explains how to set jumpers for correct configura

8Installing the MotherboardPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideChecking Jumper SettingsThe following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jump

9Installing the MotherboardChapter 2: Installing the MotherboardInstalling HardwareInstalling the ProcessorCaution: When installing a CPU heatsink and

10Installing the MotherboardPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideA. Read and follow the instructions shown on the sticker on the CPU cap.B. Unload t

11Installing the MotherboardChapter 2: Installing the MotherboardInstallation ProcedureRefer to the following to install the memory modules.1 This mot

12Installing the MotherboardPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideTable A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)The following DDR2 800/667 memory m

13Installing the MotherboardChapter 2: Installing the MotherboardExpansion SlotsInstalling Add-on CardsThe slots on this motherboard are designed to h

14Installing the MotherboardPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideFollow these instructions to install an add-on card:1 Remove a blanking plate from the syste

15Installing the MotherboardChapter 2: Installing the MotherboardConnecting Optional DevicesRefer to the following for information on connecting the m

iiPrefacePXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject

16Installing the MotherboardPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideF_USB1~4: Front Panel USB headersThe motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear ed

17Installing the MotherboardChapter 2: Installing the MotherboardIDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER orSLAVE.

18Installing the MotherboardPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideThis motherboard does not support the “Hot-Plug” function.1 Attach either cable end to the c

19Installing the MotherboardChapter 2: Installing the MotherboardConnecting I/O DevicesThe backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:PS

20Installing the MotherboardPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideConnecting Case Components1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN1.2 Connect the syst

21Installing the MotherboardChapter 2: Installing the MotherboardATX12V: ATX 12V Power ConnectorUsers please note that the fan connector supports the

22Installing the MotherboardPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideFront Panel HeaderThe front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED

23Using BIOSChapter 3: Using BIOSChapter 3Using BIOSAbout the Setup UtilityThe computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support

24Using BIOSPXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide IDE BusMaster EnabledBIOS Navigation KeysThe BIOS navigation keys are listed below:Press DEL to enter

25Using BIOSChapter 3: Using BIOSUpdating the BIOSYou can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from themanufacturer’s Web site. New

iiiPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideTTTTTABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSPreface iC

26Using BIOSPXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Data (www mm:dd:yy) Mon 04/28/2008Standard CMOS SetupThis option displays basic informatio

27Using BIOSChapter 3: Using BIOSIDE BusMaster (Enabled)This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leavethis item at th

28Using BIOSPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideLimit CPUID MaxVal (Disabled)Advanced SetupThis page sets up more advanced information about your system. Ha

29Using BIOSChapter 3: Using BIOSBoot Other Device (Yes)When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operatingsystem if it fa

30Using BIOSPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideMemory Remap Feature (Enabled)This item allows users to enable or disable memory hole remapping.Advanced Chi

31Using BIOSChapter 3: Using BIOSOnboard SATA Mode (Enhanced)Onboard AUDIO Function (Enabled)USB Functions (Enabled)On Chip SATA2 Controller (Enabled)

32Using BIOSPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideSoft-off by PWR-BTTN (Instant off)Under ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) you can

33Using BIOSChapter 3: Using BIOSResume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the systemfrom

34Using BIOSPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuidePC Health StatusOn motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor theparameters for cr

35Using BIOSChapter 3: Using BIOSSystem Component CharacteristicsThese items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events,such

ivPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideIntegrated Peripherals...31Power Management Setup...

36Using BIOSPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideAuto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM

37Using BIOSChapter 3: Using BIOSSupervisor Password (Not Installed)This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password ha

38Using BIOSPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideSave & Exit SetupHighlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in t

39Software SetupChapter 4: Software SetupChapter 4Software SetupSoftware ListSoftware InstallationPlace the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive and the In

40Software SetupPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideFor Windows Vista (64bir) DriverFor Windows Vista Driver

41Software SetupChapter 4: Software SetupFor Windows XP (64bir) DriverFor Windows XP DriverAttention： Before you install the Realtek Audio Driver on

42Software SetupPXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Atheros Lan Driver – It provides the driver of Atheros Network. Realtek Audio Driver – It

1Introducing the MotherboardChapter 1: Introducing the MotherboardChapter 1Introducing the MotherboardIntroductionThank you for choosing the PXP43 mot

2Introducing the MotherboardPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideFeatureProcessorChipset• Supports DDR2 800/667 DDR2 SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture• Ac

3Introducing the MotherboardChapter 1: Introducing the MotherboardThis motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/100/66/

4Introducing the MotherboardPXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideMotherboard Components

5Introducing the MotherboardChapter 1: Introducing the MotherboardTable of Motherboard ComponentsThis concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains