Intel P43 DE3 Motherboard - 16GB DDR3 Non-ECC ATX Memory

The ASRock P43DE3 is an ATX motherboard designed for Intel processors with the LGA775 socket. It supports a range of Intel Core 2 processors, including Extreme, Quad, Duo, and Pentium Dual Core variants, as well as Celeron models. The motherboard is built around the Intel P43 North Bridge and Intel ICH10 South Bridge chipsets, offering robust performance for its era. It features a dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture with four 240-pin DIMM slots, supporting up to 16GB of non-ECC, un-buffered memory at speeds of 800MHz to 1600MHz. The board also includes support for Intel's Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) for easier overclocking.

The P43DE3 provides one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot for high-performance graphics cards, three PCIe x1 slots, and two standard PCI slots for expansion. For storage, it offers six SATA 3Gb/s ports and one PATA port for legacy drives. The motherboard includes integrated audio with an 8-channel VIA VT1708S codec, delivering high-quality sound output through rear panel ports. Networking is handled by a Realtek 8111DL LAN chip, supporting Gigabit Ethernet speeds. The board also features multiple USB ports, including six USB 2.0 rear ports and three USB 2.0 headers for additional connectivity.

The motherboard includes several user-friendly features such as ASRock Instant Boot, Smart BIOS, and the OC Tuner for fine-tuning system performance. It also supports energy-saving technologies like Intelligent Energy Saver and is compliant with EuP (Energy Using Products) regulations. The design is optimized for stability and ease of use, making it a solid choice for users looking to build a reliable desktop system with Intel Core 2 processors.

Brand: ASRock
Model: P43DE3
Specifications: LGA775 socket, Intel P43 North Bridge / Intel ICH10 South Bridge, DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory support (up to 16GB), PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, six SATA 3Gb/s ports, Realtek 8111DL Gigabit LAN, VIA VT1708S 8-channel audio
Features: Supports Hyper-Threading Technology, Untied Overclocking Technology, EM64T CPU support, Intel XMP profile support, ASRock Instant Boot, Smart BIOS, OC Tuner, Intelligent Energy Saver, EuP Ready