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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5P43TD/USB3 specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5P43TD/USB3 specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
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...1066MHz memory modules - Optical S/PDIF out ports at the back panel (continued on the blue slots for better overclocking capability. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows...technologies - We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5P43TD/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core...
...1066MHz memory modules - Optical S/PDIF out ports at the back panel (continued on the blue slots for better overclocking capability. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows...technologies - We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5P43TD/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core...
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P5P43TD/USB3 specifications summary ASUS Special features Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS Turbo Key ASUS EPU-4 Engine Stack Cool 3 Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Express Gate ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 ... 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) *...
P5P43TD/USB3 specifications summary ASUS Special features Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS Turbo Key ASUS EPU-4 Engine Stack Cool 3 Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Express Gate ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 ... 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) *...
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...8482; 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for buying an ASUS® P5P43TD/USB3 motherboard! Before you for multitasking, multimedia, and enthusiastic gamers with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package...the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 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 ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...
...8482; 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for buying an ASUS® P5P43TD/USB3 motherboard! Before you for multitasking, multimedia, and enthusiastic gamers with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package...the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 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 ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...
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...color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-3 It supports file downloading to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS... USB drives. When installing it on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to overclocking failure. 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...
...color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-3 It supports file downloading to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS... USB drives. When installing it on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to overclocking failure. 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...
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... and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the...
... and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Locate the ... 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 will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the socket and the...retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-7
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Locate the ... 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 will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the socket and the...retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-7
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... Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. B ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-9 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that...
... Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. B ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-9 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that...
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Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-11
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-11
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...install 4GB or more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. P5P43TD/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory... modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended that you install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-13 The system maps the total size of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package DIMM socket support Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* ...
...install 4GB or more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. P5P43TD/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory... modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended that you install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-13 The system maps the total size of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package DIMM socket support Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* ...
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... - - •• • SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C - - •• • - - - - •• • Transcend TK243EDF3 9 - •• • Transcend TK243EAF3 9 - • Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - •• • ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-15 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL F3-10666CL7T3GBPK(XMP) F3-10666CL9T...
... - - •• • SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C - - •• • - - - - •• • Transcend TK243EDF3 9 - •• • Transcend TK243EAF3 9 - • Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - •• • ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-15 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL F3-10666CL7T3GBPK(XMP) F3-10666CL9T...
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... out with extra force. 1 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1 DIMM notch ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-17 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Firmly...
... out with extra force. 1 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1 DIMM notch ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-17 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Firmly...
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... 1-2. 3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS...
... 1-2. 3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS...
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...! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. 6. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 11. PS/2 Keyboard port... (purple). Optical S/PDIF Out port. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-21 This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. These are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 7. These two 4-...
...! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. 6. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 11. PS/2 Keyboard port... (purple). Optical S/PDIF Out port. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-21 This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. These are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 7. These two 4-...
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... set the item to [HD Audio]. By default, this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-23 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. See section 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for Serial ATA...
... set the item to [HD Audio]. By default, this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-23 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. See section 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for Serial ATA...
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Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 7. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-25 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power ...
Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 7. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-25 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power ...
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...at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to the optical drive. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-27 The following screen is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique .../ Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of ASUS motherboard. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always ...
...at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to the optical drive. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-27 The following screen is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique .../ Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of ASUS motherboard. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always ...
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...the BIOS version that you to download then click Next. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or...8226; This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using...
...the BIOS version that you to download then click Next. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or...8226; This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using...
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...Open. 3. b. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When the correct BIOS file is found . To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility... V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P80 Current ROM BOARD: P5P43TD-USB3 VER: 0204 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 02/27/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: ...
...Open. 3. b. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When the correct BIOS file is found . To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility... V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P80 Current ROM BOARD: P5P43TD-USB3 VER: 0204 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 02/27/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: ...