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....2 Internal connectors 1-21 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General...
....2 Internal connectors 1-21 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General...
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... means that you must press the Enter or Return key. ++ If you MUST follow to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press two or more information Refer ...;ic�a�te�s�a��m�e�n�u�o�r�a�n�it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. Example: ++ viii About this ...
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ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS EPU 4-Engine ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate ASUS Anti-Surge Protection Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1...ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x 20.8cm) *Specifications are subject to 800MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - FSB tuning from 200MHz to change without notice. P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary ASUS...
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS EPU 4-Engine ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate ASUS Anti-Surge Protection Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1...ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x 20.8cm) *Specifications are subject to 800MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - FSB tuning from 200MHz to change without notice. P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary ASUS...
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... based on your favorite photo into the motherboard. It allows digital audio transfer and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is the latest I/O interconnect technology that replaces the existing PCI. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. With such diversity of AGP 8X interface, PCI Express...
... based on your favorite photo into the motherboard. It allows digital audio transfer and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is the latest I/O interconnect technology that replaces the existing PCI. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. With such diversity of AGP 8X interface, PCI Express...
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...damage caused by power surges from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-3 After you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without using an OS-based utility.... It supports file downloading to USB devices only. • The actrual boot time is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without interrupting ongoing work...
...damage caused by power surges from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-3 After you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without using an OS-based utility.... It supports file downloading to USB devices only. • The actrual boot time is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without interrupting ongoing work...
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...recommend that you do any of 3 ) DS Micron Chip NO. For effective use a more memory on the next page) ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-13 Size SS/ DS Brand AD31333001GOU 1024MB SS A-Data AD31333G001GOU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A AD31333002GOU 2048MB DS A-Data ... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 9FF22D9KPT Heat-Sink Package 8XD22D9JNM 9KF27D9KPT Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 8UD22D9JNM Timing DIMM (BIOS) 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9 9-9-9-24 9 9 6-6-6-20 9 9 6-6-6-20 6-6-6-20 9 Voltage DIMM Support A* B* •• 1.65-1.85V • • •...
...recommend that you do any of 3 ) DS Micron Chip NO. For effective use a more memory on the next page) ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-13 Size SS/ DS Brand AD31333001GOU 1024MB SS A-Data AD31333G001GOU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A AD31333002GOU 2048MB DS A-Data ... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 9FF22D9KPT Heat-Sink Package 8XD22D9JNM 9KF27D9KPT Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 8UD22D9JNM Timing DIMM (BIOS) 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9 9-9-9-24 9 9 6-6-6-20 9 9 6-6-6-20 6-6-6-20 9 Voltage DIMM Support A* B* •• 1.65-1.85V • • •...
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... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 8HD22D9JNM 8HD22D9JNM J1108BABG-DJ-E Timing DIMM (BIOS) 7-7-7-18 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 7-7-7-18 9-9-9-24 9 7-7-7-24 9 9 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB 3072MB(Kit of 3) 2048MB 2048MB 6144MB(Kit of 3 ) 2048MB(Kit of 2) 3072MB(Kit of 3) 4096MB(Kit...
... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 8HD22D9JNM 8HD22D9JNM J1108BABG-DJ-E Timing DIMM (BIOS) 7-7-7-18 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 7-7-7-18 9-9-9-24 9 7-7-7-24 9 9 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB 3072MB(Kit of 3) 2048MB 2048MB 6144MB(Kit of 3 ) 2048MB(Kit of 2) 3072MB(Kit of 3) 4096MB(Kit...
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...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 Voltage DIMM Support A* B* •• 7-7-7-20 •• 9 •• •• •• 9-9-9-24 1.5V • 9 •• 9 •• 7-7-7-20 1.5V •• 8-8-8-24 1.5V •• 7-7-7-20 1.5V •• 8-8-8-24 1.5V •• ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-15
...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 Voltage DIMM Support A* B* •• 7-7-7-20 •• 9 •• •• •• 9-9-9-24 1.5V • 9 •• 9 •• 7-7-7-20 1.5V •• 8-8-8-24 1.5V •• 7-7-7-20 1.5V •• 8-8-8-24 1.5V •• ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-15
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... DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 •• Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C •• SS - Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 •• Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 ••...-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 •• OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Single-sided / DS -
... DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 •• Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C •• SS - Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 •• Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 ••...-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 •• OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Single-sided / DS -
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...cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The ...18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the...
...cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The ...18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the...
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...plug the power cord before you to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 2-3. function. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot...which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to re-enter data. CLRTC 12 23 P5G43T-M PRO Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5G43T-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required before rebooting ...
...plug the power cord before you to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 2-3. function. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot...which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to re-enter data. CLRTC 12 23 P5G43T-M PRO Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5G43T-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required before rebooting ...
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...System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground P5G43T-M PRO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P5G43T-M PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD ... chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-25 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Pressing...
...System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground P5G43T-M PRO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P5G43T-M PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD ... chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-25 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Pressing...
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... compliant definition P5G43T-M PRO Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to...; If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector is for details. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-27 By default, this connector. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. ...
... compliant definition P5G43T-M PRO Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to...; If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector is for details. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-27 By default, this connector. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. ...
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... flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation...
... flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation...
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...ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. b. The ASUS Update utility is found. Updating from a file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. Updating from the ...Internet a. Always update the utility to enable it. b. Press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5G43T-M PRO VER: 0201 DATE: 03/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ...
...ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. b. The ASUS Update utility is found. Updating from a file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. Updating from the ...Internet a. Always update the utility to enable it. b. Press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5G43T-M PRO VER: 0201 DATE: 03/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ...
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...DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P5G43T.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The ... the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-3...
...DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P5G43T.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The ... the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-3...
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...can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. See ...section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation...
...can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. See ...section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation...
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... the right or left arrow key on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-5 Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. Select Screen Select Item +- Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 08/04...
... the right or left arrow key on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-5 Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. Select Screen Select Item +- Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 08/04...
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... options for that menu. Use the navigation keys to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd...] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Some of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu ...
... options for that menu. Use the navigation keys to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd...] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Some of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu ...
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...set the system date. 2.3.3 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate SATA device type. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-7 SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected] ...time. Setting to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you are not user-configurable. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, ...
...set the system date. 2.3.3 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate SATA device type. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-7 SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected] ...time. Setting to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you are not user-configurable. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, ...