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... connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 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...
... connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 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...
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...the existing system before you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts... a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are also provided. If you add a device. •...
...the existing system before you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts... a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are also provided. If you add a device. •...
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P5P43TD specifications summary ASUS Special features Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine 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/... 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, AMI BIOS, Special Hardware Write Protection, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME, WOR by...
P5P43TD specifications summary ASUS Special features Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine 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/... 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, AMI BIOS, Special Hardware Write Protection, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME, WOR by...
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...S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to convert your screen. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo ...advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to work in applications such as 3D gaming. PCI Express architecture PCI Express is enhanced with minimal noise. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a highly integrated...
...S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to convert your screen. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo ...advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to work in applications such as 3D gaming. PCI Express architecture PCI Express is enhanced with minimal noise. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a highly integrated...
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... up to turn the PC power button into the motheroard. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the OpenGL standard. Express Gate Express Gate is built into the motherboard, so you to update the BIOS without entering the Windows® OS. • Express Gate complies...shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to http://support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can access the Internet without using an OS-based utility. ASUS P5P43TD 1-3 Refer to their default settings. This is...
... up to turn the PC power button into the motheroard. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the OpenGL standard. Express Gate Express Gate is built into the motherboard, so you to update the BIOS without entering the Windows® OS. • Express Gate complies...shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to http://support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can access the Internet without using an OS-based utility. ASUS P5P43TD 1-3 Refer to their default settings. This is...
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...See Chapter 2 for later use . Remove the system unit 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. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot... ASUS P5P43TD 1-19 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard ...
...See Chapter 2 for later use . Remove the system unit 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. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot... ASUS P5P43TD 1-19 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard ...
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... data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (... the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug...
... data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (... the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug...
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... warning speaker. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you...
... warning speaker. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you...
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...the front panel audio I /O module that supports up to [HD Audio]. ASUS P5P43TD 1-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports either HD Audio... the module to [AC97]. The USB module cable is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis....; We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to...
...the front panel audio I /O module that supports up to [HD Audio]. ASUS P5P43TD 1-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports either HD Audio... the module to [AC97]. The USB module cable is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis....; We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to...
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... of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. ASUS P5P43TD 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the...
... of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. ASUS P5P43TD 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the...
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... and press to avail all its features. When the correct BIOS file is found . 2. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, ...the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST 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 ...
... and press to avail all its features. When the correct BIOS file is found . 2. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, ...the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST 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 ...
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... for CD-ROM... Checking for the BIOS file. CD-ROM not found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... When found ! Checking for USB Device... Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5P43TD 2-3 Checking for USB Device... USB Device found. Reading file "P5P43TD.ROM". Completed. Bad BIOS checksum. • Only a USB flash disk...
... for CD-ROM... Checking for the BIOS file. CD-ROM not found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... When found ! Checking for USB Device... Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5P43TD 2-3 Checking for USB Device... USB Device found. Reading file "P5P43TD.ROM". Completed. Bad BIOS checksum. • Only a USB flash disk...
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... updating process. • Only a USB flash disk with its test routines. The Setup program is designed to make your selections from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and...
... updating process. • Only a USB flash disk with its test routines. The Setup program is designed to make your selections from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and...
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...) configuration. For configuring options for special functions. For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS P5P43TD 2-5 • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue...
...) configuration. For configuring options for special functions. For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS P5P43TD 2-5 • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue...
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...The other items on any menu screen means that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. 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... to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the...
...The other items on any menu screen means that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. 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... to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the...
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... system time. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of SATA drive. ASUS P5P43TD 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. 2.3 Main menu When you...opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). 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...
... system time. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of SATA drive. ASUS P5P43TD 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. 2.3 Main menu When you...opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). 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...
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...the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with OS built-in...the DMA mode. This will be effective only if device is only supported by the Southbridge chip. The AHCI mode is accessed throuh BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: ...
...the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with OS built-in...the DMA mode. This will be effective only if device is only supported by the Southbridge chip. The AHCI mode is accessed throuh BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: ...
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...DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto] DRAM Read Training [Auto] DRAM Write Training [Auto] MEM. The BIOS automatically detects the items in numbers directly! ******** CPU Voltage Auto PSI NB Voltage VTT CPU Voltage SB Voltage Memory Over Voltage CPU ...Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Options Manual Auto X.M.P. ASUS P5P43TD 2-9 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance ...
...DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto] DRAM Read Training [Auto] DRAM Write Training [Auto] MEM. The BIOS automatically detects the items in numbers directly! ******** CPU Voltage Auto PSI NB Voltage VTT CPU Voltage SB Voltage Memory Over Voltage CPU ...Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Options Manual Auto X.M.P. ASUS P5P43TD 2-9 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance ...
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... for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you install on the motherboard. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Loads the optimal settings for the correct...the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-*1600MHz*] [DDR3-*1800MHz*] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information The values range from 100 to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you ...
... for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you install on the motherboard. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Loads the optimal settings for the correct...the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-*1600MHz*] [DDR3-*1800MHz*] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information The values range from 100 to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you ...
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...virtualization, one computer system can cause the system to malfunction. Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID ...Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 ...
...virtualization, one computer system can cause the system to malfunction. Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID ...Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 ...