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P5P43TD/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 Socket for Intel® CPU support list. Supports Jack-detection and Multi-streaming technologies - Optical S/PDIF out ports at the back panel (continued on the blue slots for better overclocking capability. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Intel® ICH10 Chipset built-in...
P5P43TD/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 Socket for Intel® CPU support list. Supports Jack-detection and Multi-streaming technologies - Optical S/PDIF out ports at the back panel (continued on the blue slots for better overclocking capability. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Intel® ICH10 Chipset built-in...
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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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... an ACPI management function to external home theater audio systems via the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications...
... an ACPI management function to external home theater audio systems via the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications...
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... restores the CPU parameters to USB drives only. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-3 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 update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an ASUS exclusive OS...
... restores the CPU parameters to USB drives only. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-3 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 update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an ASUS exclusive OS...
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... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to do not need to use . 4. Install the software drivers for later use . The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards...
... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to do not need to use . 4. Install the software drivers for later use . The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards...
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... installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-27 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for updates. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to maximize the features of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique feature of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing...
... installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-27 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for updates. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to maximize the features of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique feature of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing...
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... Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the installation. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case...
... Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the installation. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case...
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... floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P5P4TUB3.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-3 Turn on again. DO NOT shut down or reset...
... floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P5P4TUB3.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-3 Turn on again. DO NOT shut down or reset...
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... the screen. 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. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools...
... the screen. 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. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools...
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Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). Type [Auto] Selects the type of SATA devices. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-7 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. These...
Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). Type [Auto] Selects the type of SATA devices. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-7 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. These...
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... for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA...
... for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA...
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Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting FSB Strap to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Memory Over Voltage Chipset Over Voltage VTT Over Voltage CPU VCORE Over-Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu...
Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting FSB Strap to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Memory Over Voltage Chipset Over Voltage VTT Over Voltage CPU VCORE Over-Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu...
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... Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following items appear only when you set the DIMM clock skew on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 [Auto] Allows you to select the DRAM command rate. Configuration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N] DRAM CLK Skew on channel A1, A2, B1, and B2. Setting to Precharge Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] ~ [13 DRAM Clocks] [14 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-11 CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks...
... Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following items appear only when you set the DIMM clock skew on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 [Auto] Allows you to select the DRAM command rate. Configuration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N] DRAM CLK Skew on channel A1, A2, B1, and B2. Setting to Precharge Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] ~ [13 DRAM Clocks] [14 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-11 CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. 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...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. 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...
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... Panel used, please set to [Enabled], the CPU idle is set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-15 The following item appears only when you install 64-bit operating system. Select an item then press to use the EIST feature. Enable this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... Panel used, please set to [Enabled], the CPU idle is set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-15 The following item appears only when you install 64-bit operating system. Select an item then press to use the EIST feature. Enable this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to set to [ECP]. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to disable or enable the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to change the...
...: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to set to [ECP]. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to disable or enable the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to change the...
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... the BIOS waits for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-17 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to set to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. 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 ISA devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is plugged. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Setting to [Auto...
... the BIOS waits for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-17 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to set to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. 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 ISA devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is plugged. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Setting to [Auto...
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.... 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 System Suspend. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support [Enabled] 2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be resumed at any time. [S3 Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set values. When signaled by OS. 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled...
.... 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 System Suspend. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support [Enabled] 2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be resumed at any time. [S3 Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set values. When signaled by OS. 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled...
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... Support [Enabled] Allows you to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. Configuration options: [Removable Dev] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in the system. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the chassis temperature. Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual drive (Drive...
... Support [Enabled] Allows you to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. Configuration options: [Removable Dev] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in the system. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the chassis temperature. Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual drive (Drive...
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... (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-23 CD-DISC (read only) 3. When you to clear Express Gate's user data. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for user action. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter...
... (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-23 CD-DISC (read only) 3. When you to clear Express Gate's user data. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for user action. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter...