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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System...
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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 x ...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...
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 x ...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...
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...supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-3 When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space. eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that... allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the ...
...supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-3 When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space. eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that... allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the ...
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... ASUS Update utility. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to restore the 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 you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3...
... ASUS Update utility. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to restore the 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 you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3...
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... the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. 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...
... the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. 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...
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.... 3. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-3 • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. 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 updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility...
.... 3. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-3 • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. 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 updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility...
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... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press ...the power button to turn the system off then back on your data or system. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS...
... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press ...the power button to turn the system off then back on your data or system. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS...
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...to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to select and update BIOS. See section 2.1.2 for details. 2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to configure options for user action. Choose [Prompt User] to the BIOS so that provides quick access to clear Express Gate's user data. ...to display the sub-menu. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-23 Select an item then press to run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its ...
...to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to select and update BIOS. See section 2.1.2 for details. 2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to configure options for user action. Choose [Prompt User] to the BIOS so that provides quick access to clear Express Gate's user data. ...to display the sub-menu. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-23 Select an item then press to run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its ...