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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...
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...
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... supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. If you are using, contact your retailer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you encounter... area. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. •...
... supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. If you are using, contact your retailer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you encounter... area. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. •...
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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 Optical ... 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 x Optical ... 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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... connections are reported back up to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on your screen. C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-3 eliminates the need to overclocking failure. feature...
... connections are reported back up to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on your screen. C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-3 eliminates the need to overclocking failure. feature...
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... sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do any of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package DIMM socket support Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65- • 1.85 7-7-7-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.75- • • 1.85 8-8-8-24(1601-8-8-8-24) 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24(1600-8-8-8-24) 1.65...; 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 For optimum compatibility, it is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration.
... sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do any of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package DIMM socket support Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65- • 1.85 7-7-7-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.75- • • 1.85 8-8-8-24(1601-8-8-8-24) 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24(1600-8-8-8-24) 1.65...; 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 For optimum compatibility, it is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration.
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... After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to do not need to install expansion cards. Turn... on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a ...
... After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to do not need to install expansion cards. Turn... on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a ...
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... reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-19 To erase the RTC... CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3.
... reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-19 To erase the RTC... CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3.
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... Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector, set to [AC97]. By default, this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-23 4. The Serial ATA 3Gb...
... Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector, set to [AC97]. By default, this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-23 4. The Serial ATA 3Gb...
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... that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. 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...
... that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. 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...
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...launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Follow the onscreen instructions 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. Go to the ...2 and press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P80 Current ROM BOARD: P5P43TD-USB3 VER: 0204 (H:00 B:02) ...
...launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Follow the onscreen instructions 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. Go to the ...2 and press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P80 Current ROM BOARD: P5P43TD-USB3 VER: 0204 (H:00 B:02) ...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on again. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on again. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the...
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... not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to guide you see on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to turn the system ...or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
... not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to guide you see on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to turn the system ...or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
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... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. For changing the system boot configuration. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002...
... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. For changing the system boot configuration. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002...
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You cannot select an item that is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit)... means that do not fit on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that menu. 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...
You cannot select an item that is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit)... means that do not fit on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that menu. 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...
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... [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate SATA device type. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO ... you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of SATA drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the SATA 1~4 menus. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-7 Select Screen ...
... [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate SATA device type. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO ... you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of SATA drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the SATA 1~4 menus. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-7 Select Screen ...
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...Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto]...Technology. SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Allows you want to set the SATA configuration. This will be effective only if device is accessed throuh BIOS. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [...
...Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto]...Technology. SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Allows you want to set the SATA configuration. This will be effective only if device is accessed throuh BIOS. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [...
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... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting FSB Strap to North...Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Options Manual Auto X.M.P. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you 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...
... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting FSB Strap to North...Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Options Manual Auto X.M.P. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you 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...
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...DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-835MHz] [DDR3-887MHz] [DDR3-1002MHz] [DDR31066MHz] [DDR3-1111MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-*1600MHz*] [DDR3-*1800MHz*] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Allows you set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. The following two...Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to the system bus and PCI bus. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the eXtreme Memory Profile. Ai ...
...DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-835MHz] [DDR3-887MHz] [DDR3-1002MHz] [DDR31066MHz] [DDR3-1111MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-*1600MHz*] [DDR3-*1800MHz*] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Allows you set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. The following two...Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to the system bus and PCI bus. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the eXtreme Memory Profile. Ai ...
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... DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance the DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance the DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
... DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance the DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance the DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems...[Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Take caution when changing the ...
...] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems...[Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Take caution when changing the ...