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... 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...2.3.5 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 2-15 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 2.5.4 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5.5 PCI PnP 2-17 iv
... 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...2.3.5 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 2-15 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 2.5.4 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5.5 PCI PnP 2-17 iv
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P5P43TD specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-... JMB368 supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector Atheros L1E Gb LAN controller ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC - FSB tuning from 200MHz to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you install the...
P5P43TD specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-... JMB368 supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector Atheros L1E Gb LAN controller ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC - FSB tuning from 200MHz to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you install the...
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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/PDIF out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB...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 22.4 cm) * ...
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/PDIF out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB...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 22.4 cm) * ...
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... that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to work in applications such as 3D gaming. Serial ATA 3Gb/s ... via the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is enhanced with minimal noise. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 Dual channel DDR3 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of AGP 8X ...
... that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to work in applications such as 3D gaming. Serial ATA 3Gb/s ... via the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is enhanced with minimal noise. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 Dual channel DDR3 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of AGP 8X ...
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...20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 3-pin CHA_FAN1) 3. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-4 1-20 13. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 1-12 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-27 USB1112) 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 4. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD...(3-pin CLRTC) 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 1-22 9. LGA775 CPU socket 1-7 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-23 8. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin ...
...20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 3-pin CHA_FAN1) 3. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-4 1-20 13. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 1-12 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-27 USB1112) 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 4. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD...(3-pin CLRTC) 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 1-22 9. LGA775 CPU socket 1-7 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-23 8. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin ...
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... 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, 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...it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS P5P43TD 1-19 Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion...
... 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, 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...it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS P5P43TD 1-19 Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion...
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... inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin...
... inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin...
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... connection speed. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The USB module cable is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports up to the... Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the system chassis. ASUS P5P43TD 1-27 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition ...
... connection speed. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The USB module cable is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports up to the... Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the system chassis. ASUS P5P43TD 1-27 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition ...
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...any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. 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... and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to download then click Next. ASUS P5P43TD 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs...
...any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. 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... and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to download then click Next. ASUS P5P43TD 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs...
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...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 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down... using an OS‑based utility. Updating from a file, then click Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. When the correct BIOS file...
...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 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down... using an OS‑based utility. Updating from a file, then click Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. When the correct BIOS file...
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... motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to the optical drive or USB port. 3. Otherwise, the utility will not function. Insert the support DVD or USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. USB Device found ! Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5P43TD...
... motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to the optical drive or USB port. 3. Otherwise, the utility will not function. Insert the support DVD or USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. USB Device found ! Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5P43TD...
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...them in the future. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset 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 enable the security password feature or change... "Run Setup." Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your data or system. Doing so can cause damage to your system, or prompted to enter Setup after the utility completes the updating process. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition...
...them in the future. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset 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 enable the security password feature or change... "Run Setup." Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your data or system. Doing so can cause damage to your system, or prompted to enter Setup after the utility completes the updating process. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition...
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... the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. 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 CMOS, then the actual and set in this menu show the CPU-related information that the...
... the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. 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 CMOS, then the actual and set in this menu show the CPU-related information that the...
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...[DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is disabled. Select an item then press to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]... 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
...[DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is disabled. Select an item then press to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]... 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
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... values can cause the system to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5P43TD 2-17 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and... Play devices not required for PCI/PnP devices. The following items may only appear when a USB storage device is plugged. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting...
... values can cause the system to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5P43TD 2-17 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and... Play devices not required for PCI/PnP devices. The following items may only appear when a USB storage device is plugged. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting...