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... 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 and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory...
... 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 and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory...
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P5P43TD PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA775 Socket for Intel® C��o�re�™�2��E��x�tr...protection: - Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - 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 FSB tuning from 200MHz to install the memory modules into the orange slots for Intel® ...
P5P43TD PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA775 Socket for Intel® C��o�re�™�2��E��x�tr...protection: - Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - 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 FSB tuning from 200MHz to install the memory modules into the orange slots for Intel® ...
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...Check 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 the above items is damaged or missing...MHz providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. Dual channel DDR3 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for multitasking, multimedia, ...
...Check 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 the above items is damaged or missing...MHz providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. Dual channel DDR3 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for multitasking, multimedia, ...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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...;n�e��a�c�h��s�lo�t�. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can : - Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-13 The system maps the total size of accessing information from...
...;n�e��a�c�h��s�lo�t�. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can : - Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-13 The system maps the total size of accessing information from...
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...NOT force a DIMM into a socket to unlock a DDR3 DIMM socket. 2. Locked Retaining Clip ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-17 SS - Double - To install a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such... of modules inserted into either the orange or black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Failure to do ...so can cause severe damage to both the orange and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in...
...NOT force a DIMM into a socket to unlock a DDR3 DIMM socket. 2. Locked Retaining Clip ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-17 SS - Double - To install a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such... of modules inserted into either the orange or black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Failure to do ...so can cause severe damage to both the orange and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in...
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... plug the power cord before you to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.9 Jumpers 1. 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 off is required before rebooting...
... plug the power cord before you to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.9 Jumpers 1. 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 off is required before rebooting...
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... to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory 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. Scroll down ... Ai Transaction Boosster [Auto] C/P : A1 A2 LVL : 08 08 It will affect system performance directly. ******** Please key in this menu. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-9 OC Charger [Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Options Manual Auto v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.
... to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory 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. Scroll down ... Ai Transaction Boosster [Auto] C/P : A1 A2 LVL : 08 08 It will affect system performance directly. ******** Please key in this menu. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-9 OC Charger [Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Options Manual Auto v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.
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...configuration options: Manual - Allows you to individually set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to enable or disable the eXtreme Memory Profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-667MHz] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-835MHz] [DDR3-887MHz] [DDR3-1002MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3... frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. If ...
...configuration options: Manual - Allows you to individually set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to enable or disable the eXtreme Memory Profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-667MHz] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-835MHz] [DDR3-887MHz] [DDR3-1002MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3... frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. If ...
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...: [Auto] Refer to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Compatible] [Performance Mode] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-13 The values range from 1.50000V to 2.20500V with a 0.00625V interval. NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V] [1.6V] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The...
...: [Auto] Refer to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Compatible] [Performance Mode] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-13 The values range from 1.50000V to 2.20500V with a 0.00625V interval. NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V] [1.6V] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The...
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...Disabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you enable or disable the Intel® C-STATE Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled... When enabled, the CPU idle is set to enable or disable the high definition audio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you install 64-bit operating system. Enable this...
...Disabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you enable or disable the Intel® C-STATE Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled... When enabled, the CPU idle is set to enable or disable the high definition audio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you install 64-bit operating system. Enable this...
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... drives and USB hard drives. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you install a Plug and Play... to initialize. When set to [Yes] and if you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-17 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to detect the presence of the PCI PnP menu...
... drives and USB hard drives. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you install a Plug and Play... to initialize. When set to [Yes] and if you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-17 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to detect the presence of the PCI PnP menu...