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... your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P43TD PRO 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 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz providing... 800 MHz FSB. Before you for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new ...
... your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P43TD PRO 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 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz providing... 800 MHz FSB. Before you for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new ...
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... button into the motherboard, so you to http://support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-3 ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management... minimizing the impact on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a unique OS built into the motheroard. Express Gate Express Gate is a utility that allows you ...
... button into the motherboard, so you to http://support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-3 ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management... minimizing the impact on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a unique OS built into the motheroard. Express Gate Express Gate is a utility that allows you ...
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... external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image...
... external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image...
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...the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product ... cap. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-7 Contact your left. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® ...
...the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product ... cap. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-7 Contact your left. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® ...
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... it snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with pre-applied thermal paste. B ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-9 DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step. 6. Some heatsinks come with your skin, ensure that it off immediately, and seek...
... it snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with pre-applied thermal paste. B ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-9 DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step. 6. Some heatsinks come with your skin, ensure that it off immediately, and seek...
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Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 3. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2.
Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 3. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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... dual-channel configuration. Install a 64-bit �W�i�nd�o�w��s® OS when you can be about 3GB or less. or - ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-13 For effective use a more efficient cooling system to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying...
... dual-channel configuration. Install a 64-bit �W�i�nd�o�w��s® OS when you can be about 3GB or less. or - ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-13 For effective use a more efficient cooling system to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying...
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SS - DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to unlock a DDR3 DIMM socket. 2. Locked Retaining Clip ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-17 Press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as ...notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR3 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR3 DIMM is properly seated. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Single-sided / DS ...
SS - DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to unlock a DDR3 DIMM socket. 2. Locked Retaining Clip ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-17 Press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as ...notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR3 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR3 DIMM is properly seated. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Single-sided / DS ...
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... cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-19 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable...
... cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-19 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable...
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... connectors 1. This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Line In port (light blue). Side Speaker Out port (gray). ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-21 Parallel port. This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table on the next page for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 4. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo...
... connectors 1. This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Line In port (light blue). Side Speaker Out port (gray). ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-21 Parallel port. This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table on the next page for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 4. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo...
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... unit (PSU) that you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-23
... unit (PSU) that you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-23
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... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-25 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered...
... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-25 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered...
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... supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [HD Audio]. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [HD Audio]. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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... Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the...
... Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the...
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... utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or... process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5P43TDP.ROM". Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-3 When the correct BIOS file is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for USB...
... utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or... process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5P43TDP.ROM". Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-3 When the correct BIOS file is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for USB...
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...on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. Ai Tweaker For changing system performance settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-5 If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure system Time. Power For changing the...section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Select the Load ...
...on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. Ai Tweaker For changing system performance settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-5 If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure system Time. Power For changing the...section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Select the Load ...
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Select Screen Select Item +- There is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-7 SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected] SATA 3 :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] SATA 5 :[Not Detected] SATA 6 :[Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to ...
Select Screen Select Item +- There is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-7 SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected] SATA 3 :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] SATA 5 :[Not Detected] SATA 6 :[Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to ...
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ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools ...
ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools ...
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... Clocks] [7 DRAM Clocks] [8 DRAM Clocks] [9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks] [11 DRAM Clocks] [12 DRAM Clocks] [13 DRAM Clocks] [14 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following items appear only when you install on channel A1, A2, B1, and B2.
... Clocks] [7 DRAM Clocks] [8 DRAM Clocks] [9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks] [11 DRAM Clocks] [12 DRAM Clocks] [13 DRAM Clocks] [14 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following items appear only when you install on channel A1, A2, B1, and B2.
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... system unstable. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.2V] [1.3V] SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU/PCIE spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Compatible] [Performance Mode] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] Refer to adjust the value. The values range from 0.8500V to 2.20500V with a 0.00625V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps...
... system unstable. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.2V] [1.3V] SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU/PCIE spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Compatible] [Performance Mode] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] Refer to adjust the value. The values range from 0.8500V to 2.20500V with a 0.00625V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps...