User Manual
Page 4
... utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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 Date 2-7 2.3.3 SATA 1-6 2-7 2.3.4 Storage Configuration 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-9 2.5 Advanced menu 2-14 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-14 2.5.2 Chipset...
... utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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 Date 2-7 2.3.3 SATA 1-6 2-7 2.3.4 Storage Configuration 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-9 2.5 Advanced menu 2-14 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-14 2.5.2 Chipset...
User Manual
Page 10
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-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x ...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...
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-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x ...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...
User Manual
Page 12
...convenient connectivity to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for audio / video appliance such as 3D gaming. It is enhanced... with minimal noise. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to external home theater audio systems via the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS...
...convenient connectivity to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for audio / video appliance such as 3D gaming. It is enhanced... with minimal noise. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to external home theater audio systems via the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS...
User Manual
Page 32
... Out port. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. 14. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin ...audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 13. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. External SATA port. This port connect to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each ...
... Out port. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. 14. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin ...audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 13. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. External SATA port. This port connect to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each ...
User Manual
Page 41
... the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for the BIOS file. USB Device found ! Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-3 When the correct BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the...flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to the SATA1 / SATA 2 connector. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the support DVD or USB flash disk for CD-ROM... CD-ROM not...
... the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for the BIOS file. USB Device found ! Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-3 When the correct BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the...flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to the SATA1 / SATA 2 connector. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the support DVD or USB flash disk for CD-ROM... CD-ROM not...
User Manual
Page 43
...conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-5 Select the Load Setups Defaults item under the Exit Menu. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. 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 ...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 special functions. If the system ...
...conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-5 Select the Load Setups Defaults item under the Exit Menu. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. 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 ...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 special functions. If the system ...
User Manual
Page 45
...Time [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 basic system information. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- Select a device item then press to... set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to display the SATA device information. These items show N/A if no Serial ATA...
...Time [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 basic system information. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- Select a device item then press to... set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to display the SATA device information. These items show N/A if no Serial ATA...
User Manual
Page 46
...Select an item then press if you want to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. The AHCI mode is ...BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for...
...Select an item then press if you want to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. The AHCI mode is ...BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for...
User Manual
Page 53
... Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] JMicron SATA/RAID OptROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the JMicron SATA/RAID OptROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] Allows you installed an Intel® CPU ...item then press to C2/C3/C4. When enabled, the CPU idle is set to [Enabled], you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-15 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you install 64-bit operating system.
... Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] JMicron SATA/RAID OptROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the JMicron SATA/RAID OptROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] Allows you installed an Intel® CPU ...item then press to C2/C3/C4. When enabled, the CPU idle is set to [Enabled], you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-15 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you install 64-bit operating system.