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... to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any...
... to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any...
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.... 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Intel® ICH10 Chipset built-in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Optical S/PDIF out ports at the back panel (continued on the blue slots for better overclocking capability. ** Refer to 16GB system memory * We recommend that you install the memory modules on the next page) ix P5P43TD/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 Socket...
.... 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Intel® ICH10 Chipset built-in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Optical S/PDIF out ports at the back panel (continued on the blue slots for better overclocking capability. ** Refer to 16GB system memory * We recommend that you install the memory modules on the next page) ix P5P43TD/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 Socket...
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... panel connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Special Hardware Write Protection, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.8 in (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) * Specifications...
... panel connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Special Hardware Write Protection, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.8 in (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) * Specifications...
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.... Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced salability and doubling the bus bandwidth for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. USB 3.0 support Experience...
.... Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced salability and doubling the bus bandwidth for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. USB 3.0 support Experience...
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... chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS Q-FAN 2 ASUS Q-FAN 2 technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU and chassis fan speeds according to system load and temperature, enabling users to the motherboard USB port before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with minimal noise. This is in distraction-free environment with at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before turning...
... chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS Q-FAN 2 ASUS Q-FAN 2 technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU and chassis fan speeds according to system load and temperature, enabling users to the motherboard USB port before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with minimal noise. This is in distraction-free environment with at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before turning...
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... card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Secure the card to do not need to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . When using PCI cards on BIOS setup...
... card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Secure the card to do not need to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . When using PCI cards on BIOS setup...
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... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to the optical drive. The following screen is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to install If Autorun is for updates...
... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to the optical drive. The following screen is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to install If Autorun is for updates...
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...utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. b. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to download then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update...
...utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. b. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to download then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update...
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... instructions to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. When the correct BIOS file is found . Always update the utility to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating...
... instructions to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. When the correct BIOS file is found . Always update the utility to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating...
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.... 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display a list of options. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 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. Select Screen Select Item +- configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to another...
.... 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display a list of options. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 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. Select Screen Select Item +- configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to another...
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... specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-7 Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. Select a device item then press to display...
... specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-7 Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. Select a device item then press to display...
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... mode. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. This will be effective only if device is accessed throuh BIOS. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu allow you want to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring...
... mode. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. This will be effective only if device is accessed throuh BIOS. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu allow you want to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring...
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...VTT Over Voltage CPU VCORE Over-Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Screen Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting FSB Strap to display the following iems: Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit PCIE Spread Spectrum CPU Clock Skew NB Clock Skew CPU Margin Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] Disabled: It might enhance PCIE overclocking ability. Scroll down to North Bridge DRAM Frequency DRAM Command...
...VTT Over Voltage CPU VCORE Over-Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Screen Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting FSB Strap to display the following iems: Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit PCIE Spread Spectrum CPU Clock Skew NB Clock Skew CPU Margin Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] Disabled: It might enhance PCIE overclocking ability. Scroll down to North Bridge DRAM Frequency DRAM Command...
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.... Key in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to run multiple operating systems and applications in CMOS, then the actual and set values may differ. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in ratio numbers directly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max...
.... Key in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to run multiple operating systems and applications in CMOS, then the actual and set values may differ. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in ratio numbers directly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max...
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... memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to select the front panel type. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. Enable this item to [Disabled] if you to use the EIST. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the JMB368 IDE Boot ROM...
... memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to select the front panel type. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. Enable this item to [Disabled] if you to use the EIST. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the JMB368 IDE Boot ROM...
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... disable the onboard LAN controller. Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode...
... disable the onboard LAN controller. Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode...
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... USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is plugged. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.5.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is plugged. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.5.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...S3 (Suspend to display the configuration options. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be resumed at any time. [S3 Only] - 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support [Enabled...
...S3 (Suspend to display the configuration options. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be resumed at any time. [S3 Only] - 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support [Enabled...
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... chassis fan speed. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the chassis temperature. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Chassis Q-Fan control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [xxxV] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage...
... chassis fan speed. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the chassis temperature. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Chassis Q-Fan control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [xxxV] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage...
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... Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2.8.3 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of Express Gate for user...
... Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2.8.3 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of Express Gate for user...