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...! This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in your package with 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066MHz FSB. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on ... are excellent for 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! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest ...
...! This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in your package with 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066MHz FSB. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on ... are excellent for 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! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest ...
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...the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in distraction-free environment with at 1 meter accuracy. C.P.R. (CPU ...feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to USB drives only. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-3 It supports file downloading to overclocking failure. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the system, and any faulty...
...the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in distraction-free environment with at 1 meter accuracy. C.P.R. (CPU ...feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to USB drives only. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-3 It supports file downloading to overclocking failure. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the system, and any faulty...
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... Place six screws into it. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-5
... Place six screws into it. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-5
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... Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-7 Contact your left. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core...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 shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard.
... Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-7 Contact your left. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core...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 shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard.
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.... Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. B ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-9 Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that you wash it snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT...
.... Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. B ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-9 Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that you wash it snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT...
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A B A B B A B A ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-11 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 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 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 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.
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...Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-13 A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package CORSAIR...-sized channel is recommended that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - The system maps the total size of the following: - P5P43TD/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do any of...
...Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-13 A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package CORSAIR...-sized channel is recommended that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - The system maps the total size of the following: - P5P43TD/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do any of...
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... K4B1G0846F - - •• • SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C - - •• • - - - - •• • Transcend TK243EDF3 9 - •• • Transcend TK243EAF3 9 - • Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - •• • ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-15 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Chip NO. - - Size SS/ DS G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL F3-10666CL7T3GBPK(XMP...
... K4B1G0846F - - •• • SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C - - •• • - - - - •• • Transcend TK243EDF3 9 - •• • Transcend TK243EAF3 9 - • Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - •• • ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-15 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Chip NO. - - Size SS/ DS G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL F3-10666CL7T3GBPK(XMP...
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... into a socket in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1 DIMM notch ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-17 To install a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place...
... into a socket in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1 DIMM notch ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-17 To install a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place...
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... parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re-enter data. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-19 1.9 Jumpers 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear...
... parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re-enter data. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-19 1.9 Jumpers 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear...
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... cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-21 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. COM port. This port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 10. USB...
... cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-21 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. COM port. This port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 10. USB...
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... Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-23 Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. 4. By default, this connector. • We recommend that supports either...
... Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-23 Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. 4. By default, this connector. • We recommend that supports either...
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... to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-25 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is read...
... to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-25 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is read...
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... supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to your...information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-27 The contents of the Support DVD to display their respective menus.
... supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to your...information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-27 The contents of the Support DVD to display their respective menus.
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... all Windows® applications before you need to restore the BIOS in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. b. c. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then...
... all Windows® applications before you need to restore the BIOS in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. b. c. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then...
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...corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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 BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability... support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Turn on again. When found, the utility reads ...
...corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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 BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability... support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Turn on again. When found, the utility reads ...
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... Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. For changing system performance settings For changing...
... Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. For changing system performance settings For changing...
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...] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-7 Select a device item then press to navigate through them. Select Screen Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Change Field Tab Select...
...] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-7 Select a device item then press to navigate through them. Select Screen Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Change Field Tab Select...
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... Transaction Boosster [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Options Manual Auto X.M.P. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-9 Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2010, American...
... Transaction Boosster [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Options Manual Auto X.M.P. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-9 Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2010, American...
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... you 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] [6 DRAM Clocks] [7 DRAM Clocks] [8 DRAM Clocks] [9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks] [11 DRAM Clocks...
... you 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] [6 DRAM Clocks] [7 DRAM Clocks] [8 DRAM Clocks] [9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks] [11 DRAM Clocks...