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....2 Internal 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 help...
....2 Internal 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 help...
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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 ...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 PME, WOR by Ring 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS...
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 ...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 PME, WOR by Ring 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS...
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...update the BIOS without entering the Windows® OS. • For the SSD version, Express Gate is a unique OS built into the motheroard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Express Gate Express Gate is built into the motherboard... ongoing work or games-with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. ASUS P5P43TD 1-3
...update the BIOS without entering the Windows® OS. • For the SSD version, Express Gate is a unique OS built into the motheroard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Express Gate Express Gate is built into the motherboard... ongoing work or games-with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. ASUS P5P43TD 1-3
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... before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. b. ASUS P5P43TD 2-1 c. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Place...
... before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. b. ASUS P5P43TD 2-1 c. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Place...
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...updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. When the correct BIOS file is found . 2. Always update the utility to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5P43TD...drives until the correct BIOS file is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots ...
...updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. When the correct BIOS file is found . 2. Always update the utility to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5P43TD...drives until the correct BIOS file is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots ...
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... Erasing...\ ASUS P5P43TD 2-3 You can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before...
... Erasing...\ ASUS P5P43TD 2-3 You can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before...
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... 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 recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your data or system. We recommend to enter the Setup utility...
... 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 recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your data or system. We recommend to enter the Setup utility...
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...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to select and update BIOS. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. Select an item then press to run the utility...[No], then press to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD 2-23 FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2. When you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2.8.3 AI NET 2 Check Atheros LAN ...
...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to select and update BIOS. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. Select an item then press to run the utility...[No], then press to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD 2-23 FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2. When you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2.8.3 AI NET 2 Check Atheros LAN ...