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...used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE..., AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE ...
...used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE..., AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE ...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5P43TD PRO 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 PRO 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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FSB tuning from 200MHz to 800MHz at back panel) ASUS exclusive SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): overclocking features - Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - P5P43TD PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA775 Socket ...® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Turbo Key ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Express Gate (continued on the next page) ix Optical S/PDIF output...
FSB tuning from 200MHz to 800MHz at back panel) ASUS exclusive SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): overclocking features - Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - P5P43TD PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA775 Socket ...® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Turbo Key ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Express Gate (continued on the next page) ix Optical S/PDIF output...
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P5P43TD PRO specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-....0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 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 22.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
P5P43TD PRO specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-....0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 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 22.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... integrated Gb LAN controller. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color ..., PCI Express x16 bus performs much better in distraction-free environment with an ACPI management function to convert your screen. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to external home...
... integrated Gb LAN controller. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color ..., PCI Express x16 bus performs much better in distraction-free environment with an ACPI management function to convert your screen. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to external home...
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...until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-19 See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers ... (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings...
...until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-19 See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers ... (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings...
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..., we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. The power supply plugs are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-23 The system may become unstable or may...
..., we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. The power supply plugs are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-23 The system may become unstable or may...
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...) These connectors are for details. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD Audio]. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect one end of the front panel audio ... This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. 8. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [AC97]. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 9.
...) These connectors are for details. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD Audio]. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect one end of the front panel audio ... This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. 8. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [AC97]. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 9.
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... the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items 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...
... the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items 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...
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... values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Fri 04/10/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to [Auto] allows automatic selection of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-7 These...
... values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Fri 04/10/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to [Auto] allows automatic selection of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-7 These...
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...System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. OC Charger [Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Options Manual Auto v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc....Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-9 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio ...
...System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. OC Charger [Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Options Manual Auto v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc....Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-9 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio ...
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...POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). 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 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to generate a wake event. When set values. When set to Enabled, the ACPI...
...POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). 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 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to generate a wake event. When set values. When set to Enabled, the ACPI...
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... on the system. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you to turn on the +5VSB lead. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Fan Speed [Ignored... powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the keyboard to wake the system through a PCI LAN or modem card.
... on the system. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you to turn on the +5VSB lead. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Fan Speed [Ignored... powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the keyboard to wake the system through a PCI LAN or modem card.