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.... ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the orange slots for better overclocking capability. ** Refer to 16GB system memory * We recommend that you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Southbridge Intel® ICH10 supports: - 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors JMB368 supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector Atheros L1E Gb LAN controller ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC - Supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list.
.... ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the orange slots for better overclocking capability. ** Refer to 16GB system memory * We recommend that you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Southbridge Intel® ICH10 supports: - 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors JMB368 supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector Atheros L1E Gb LAN controller ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC - Supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list.
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...ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Turbo Key ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Express Gate 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT 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 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x High Definition analog front panel audio connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM...
...ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Turbo Key ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Express Gate 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT 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 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x High Definition analog front panel audio connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM...
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... a 256-color boot logo for high-speed data saving and retrieval. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to work in applications such as 3D gaming. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced salability and doubling the bus bandwidth for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. PCI Express architecture PCI Express is enhanced...
... a 256-color boot logo for high-speed data saving and retrieval. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to work in applications such as 3D gaming. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced salability and doubling the bus bandwidth for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. PCI Express architecture PCI Express is enhanced...
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... ongoing work or games-with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to save power and money! Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the OpenGL standard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to http://support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. Five seconds after turning on the use...
... ongoing work or games-with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to save power and money! Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the OpenGL standard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to http://support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. Five seconds after turning on the use...
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..., SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that came with the PCI Express specifications. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P5P43TD...
..., SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that came with the PCI Express specifications. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P5P43TD...
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.... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system...
.... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system...
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... Internet, then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 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 available in case you to download then click Next. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the support DVD that you to complete the installation. c. Place the support DVD in the future. b. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the FTP...
... Internet, then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 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 available in case you to download then click Next. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the support DVD that you to complete the installation. c. Place the support DVD in the future. b. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the FTP...
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... instructions to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Always update the utility to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. Press to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5P43TD VER: 0304 DATE: 05/26/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter...
... instructions to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Always update the utility to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. Press to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5P43TD VER: 0304 DATE: 05/26/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter...
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... that do not fit on the screen. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user- 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 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to...
... that do not fit on the screen. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user- 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 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to...
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... specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to [Auto] allows automatic selection of SATA devices. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the SATA device information. Setting to navigate through them. ASUS P5P43TD 2-7 The BIOS...
... specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to [Auto] allows automatic selection of SATA devices. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the SATA device information. Setting to navigate through them. ASUS P5P43TD 2-7 The BIOS...
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... chipset driver support regulation, the AHCI mode is accessed throuh BIOS. When set the SATA configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. This will be effective only if device is not supported in Windows XP environment. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for the Serial ATA connectors supported...
... chipset driver support regulation, the AHCI mode is accessed throuh BIOS. When set the SATA configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. This will be effective only if device is not supported in Windows XP environment. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for the Serial ATA connectors supported...
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... Voltage VTT CPU Voltage SB Voltage Memory Over Voltage CPU Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum CPU Clock Skew NB Clock Skew CPU Margin Enhancement [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] Select Screen Select Item +- Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to display the following iems: Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot...
... Voltage VTT CPU Voltage SB Voltage Memory Over Voltage CPU Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum CPU Clock Skew NB Clock Skew CPU Margin Enhancement [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] Select Screen Select Item +- Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to display the following iems: Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot...
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... Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 350ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 250ps] [Advance 200ps] [Advance 150ps] [Advance 100ps] [Advance 50ps] [Normal] [Delay 50ps] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 250ps] [Delay300ps] [Delay 350ps] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Allows you to Precharge Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM 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...
... Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 350ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 250ps] [Advance 200ps] [Advance 150ps] [Advance 100ps] [Advance 50ps] [Normal] [Delay 50ps] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 250ps] [Delay300ps] [Delay 350ps] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Allows you to Precharge Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM 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...
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.... Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in independent...
.... Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in independent...
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...you install 64-bit operating system. Set this option only when you to select the front panel type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you do not want to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] JMB368 IDE [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5P43TD 2-15 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable or disable the JMB368 IDE controller. North Bridge Configuration Memory...
...you install 64-bit operating system. Set this option only when you to select the front panel type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you do not want to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] JMB368 IDE [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5P43TD 2-15 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable or disable the JMB368 IDE controller. North Bridge Configuration Memory...
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...] [HiSpeed] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2.5.4 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ...
...] [HiSpeed] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2.5.4 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ...
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...System Suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power On], the system goes on Suspend) sleep state. When this item is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [S1...
...System Suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power On], the system goes on Suspend) sleep state. When this item is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [S1...
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... lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to wake the system through a PCI Express card. Select Ignored if you to display the detected speed. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Fan Speed [Ignored...
... lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to wake the system through a PCI Express card. Select Ignored if you to display the detected speed. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Fan Speed [Ignored...
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... monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [Removable Dev] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling...
... monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [Removable Dev] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling...
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... access to configure options for details. 2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User...
... access to configure options for details. 2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User...
