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... Connectors 1-20 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20 1.10.2 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...
... Connectors 1-20 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20 1.10.2 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...
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... with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 (@75Hz) Dual VGA output support: DVI & RGB RGB & HDMI DVI & HDMI ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC - P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® G43 Southbridge: Intel® ICH10 1333/1066...
... with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 (@75Hz) Dual VGA output support: DVI & RGB RGB & HDMI DVI & HDMI ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC - P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® G43 Southbridge: Intel® ICH10 1333/1066...
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P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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...S/PDIF output connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x System panel connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU/ 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin EPS Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX...
P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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...S/PDIF output connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x System panel connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU/ 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin EPS Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX...
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...motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G43T-M PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing..., contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® ...
...motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G43T-M PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing..., contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® ...
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... to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-3 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the system, and any faulty cable connections... to USB devices only. • The actrual boot time is a utility that allows you to http://support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from...
... to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-3 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the system, and any faulty cable connections... to USB devices only. • The actrual boot time is a utility that allows you to http://support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from...
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...; Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-7 P5G43T-M PRO P5G43T-M PRO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing...
...; Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-7 P5G43T-M PRO P5G43T-M PRO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing...
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...and 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. HDMI port. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-21 DVI-D Out port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors...HD DVD, Blu-Rau, and other protected content. 14. CHA_FAN CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM Rotation +12V GND P5G43T-M PRO P5G43T-M PRO fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime...
...and 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. HDMI port. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-21 DVI-D Out port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors...HD DVD, Blu-Rau, and other protected content. 14. CHA_FAN CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM Rotation +12V GND P5G43T-M PRO P5G43T-M PRO fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime...
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...: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V] [1.6V] Auto PSI [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to adjust the value. Press / to run multiple operating systems and applications in ratio numbers directly. Press / to enable or disable C1E Support. CPU Ratio Setting...
...: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V] [1.6V] Auto PSI [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to adjust the value. Press / to run multiple operating systems and applications in ratio numbers directly. Press / to enable or disable C1E Support. CPU Ratio Setting...
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... then press to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. Setting this option only when you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI...
... then press to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. Setting this option only when you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI...
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2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ... mouse to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects... PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled] When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in rotations per minute (RPM).
2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ... mouse to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects... PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled] When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in rotations per minute (RPM).