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...of contents Chapter 3: Starting up 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support DVD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support DVD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 ASUS Contact information 3-5 3.3.4 Other information 3-5 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.3 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-5 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-6 5.2.2 Menu bar...
...of contents Chapter 3: Starting up 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support DVD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support DVD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 ASUS Contact information 3-5 3.3.4 Other information 3-5 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.3 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-5 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-6 5.2.2 Menu bar...
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... includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Conventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you power up This chapter helps you MUST follow to complete a task. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the system. viii Chapter 5: BIOS setup This...
... includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Conventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you power up This chapter helps you MUST follow to complete a task. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the system. viii Chapter 5: BIOS setup This...
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...ASUS G1-P5G43 is an all-in the 775-land package. Secure Digital™/ Multimedia Card slot 8 9 10 2 3 6. Microphone port 10. The system supports up to 16 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, hard disk drive bay, power button, and I/O ports. 1. CompactFlash®/ Microdrive™ card slot 8. Headphone port 9. Optical drive bay cover 7 3. 5.25-inch drive bay cover 2 4. MemoryStick®/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot 3 5. USB 2.0 ports 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction Card reader LED 7. Power button...
...ASUS G1-P5G43 is an all-in the 775-land package. Secure Digital™/ Multimedia Card slot 8 9 10 2 3 6. Microphone port 10. The system supports up to 16 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, hard disk drive bay, power button, and I/O ports. 1. CompactFlash®/ Microdrive™ card slot 8. Headphone port 9. Optical drive bay cover 7 3. 5.25-inch drive bay cover 2 4. MemoryStick®/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot 3 5. USB 2.0 ports 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction Card reader LED 7. Power button...
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... 6-pin connector is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Rau discs, and other VGA-compatible devices. 11. This port allows gigabit connection to the table below for a VGA monitor or other protected content. 9. 5. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 8. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is for the LAN port LED indications. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a microphone. 16. PS/2 keyboard port. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Center...
... 6-pin connector is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Rau discs, and other VGA-compatible devices. 11. This port allows gigabit connection to the table below for a VGA monitor or other protected content. 9. 5. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 8. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is for the LAN port LED indications. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a microphone. 16. PS/2 keyboard port. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Center...
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... of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset. 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - ASUS G1-P5G43 1-5 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 19. Expansion slot covers.
... of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset. 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - ASUS G1-P5G43 1-5 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 19. Expansion slot covers.
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... as the power supply case, before installing any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in the bag that came with an onboard standby power LED. The motherboard comes with the component. This LED lights up to indicate...
... as the power supply case, before installing any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in the bag that came with an onboard standby power LED. The motherboard comes with the component. This LED lights up to indicate...
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... holes on the motherboard. ASUS G1-P5G43 2-7 A B A A B 1 1 B A 3. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the Thermal Interface Material is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Do not forget to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you fail to plug this connector. When the fan and heatsink assembly...
... holes on the motherboard. ASUS G1-P5G43 2-7 A B A A B 1 1 B A 3. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the Thermal Interface Material is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Do not forget to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you fail to plug this connector. When the fan and heatsink assembly...
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... you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS G1-P5G43 2-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
... you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS G1-P5G43 2-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
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... the connectors at the back of the bay. 4. Secure the optical drive with two screws on both sides of the drive. SATA 4 For IDE HDD: Connect the IDE signal and power plugs to the connectors at the back of the bay. 4. Secure the hard disk drive with two screws on both sides of the drive. 2 3 IDE 3 IDE 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.7 Installing storage drives 2.7.1 Installing an optical drive 1. Locate the 3.5-inch hard disk drive...
... the connectors at the back of the bay. 4. Secure the optical drive with two screws on both sides of the drive. SATA 4 For IDE HDD: Connect the IDE signal and power plugs to the connectors at the back of the bay. 4. Secure the hard disk drive with two screws on both sides of the drive. 2 3 IDE 3 IDE 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.7 Installing storage drives 2.7.1 Installing an optical drive 1. Locate the 3.5-inch hard disk drive...
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... 3.3 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different operating system versions. • The contents of your OS documentation for updates. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting up Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 /Windows® Vista Service Pack...
... 3.3 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different operating system versions. • The contents of your OS documentation for updates. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting up Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 /Windows® Vista Service Pack...
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... passwords. Plug the power cord and turn off is required before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. function. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS G1-P5G43...
... passwords. Plug the power cord and turn off is required before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. function. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS G1-P5G43...
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... rear USB ports. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar)s. USBPW7-12 is for the internal USB connectors that can wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, USBPW7-12) Set the jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. 4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 2. When you set...
... rear USB ports. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar)s. USBPW7-12 is for the internal USB connectors that can wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, USBPW7-12) Set the jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. 4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 2. When you set...
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... or flashes when data is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 7. ASUS G1-P5G43 4-9
... or flashes when data is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 7. ASUS G1-P5G43 4-9
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... ASUS Update utility is capable of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Quit all its features. 5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
... ASUS Update utility is capable of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Quit all its features. 5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
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... format and single partition can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. ASUS G1-P5G43 5-3 Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. b. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5QL-VM...
... format and single partition can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. ASUS G1-P5G43 5-3 Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. b. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5QL-VM...
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... starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to section 5.8 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility...
... starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to section 5.8 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility...
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... appropriate SATA device type. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date [00:31:48] [Tue 07/28/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. Select Screen Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Refer to section 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. Setting to configure system time. SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected] SATA 3 :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] SATA 5 :[Not Detected] SATA 6 :[Not...
... appropriate SATA device type. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date [00:31:48] [Tue 07/28/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. Select Screen Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Refer to section 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. Setting to configure system time. SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected] SATA 3 :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] SATA 5 :[Not Detected] SATA 6 :[Not...
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... systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS G1-P5G43 5-11 If an invalid ratio is set values may differ. 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable or disable C1E Support. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 5.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS, then the actual and set in this...
... systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS G1-P5G43 5-11 If an invalid ratio is set values may differ. 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable or disable C1E Support. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 5.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS, then the actual and set in this...
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...] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ASUS G1-P5G43 5-13 IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Sets the IGD graphics mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the JMB368 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] DVMT Memory [256MB] Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8...
...] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ASUS G1-P5G43 5-13 IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Sets the IGD graphics mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the JMB368 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] DVMT Memory [256MB] Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8...
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... USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to disable or enable the USB functions. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is plugged. 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode...
... USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to disable or enable the USB functions. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is plugged. 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode...
