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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5P43TD specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5P43TD specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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... UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector Atheros L1E Gb LAN controller ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC - 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 / ...ready Support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you install the memory modules on the next page) ix Supports Jack-detect and Multi-...
... UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector Atheros L1E Gb LAN controller ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC - 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 / ...ready Support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you install the memory modules on the next page) ix Supports Jack-detect and Multi-...
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... Digital Interface) jack. It allows digital audio transfer and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. 1.3.2 Dual channel DDR3 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that of 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz providing great performance for high-speed data saving...
... Digital Interface) jack. It allows digital audio transfer and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. 1.3.2 Dual channel DDR3 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that of 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz providing great performance for high-speed data saving...
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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...slots; Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - ASUS P5P43TD 1-13 or - or - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or more efficient cooling system to 16GB on Windows® XP Professional x64 and ...® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits ...
...slots; Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - ASUS P5P43TD 1-13 or - or - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or more efficient cooling system to 16GB on Windows® XP Professional x64 and ...® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits ...
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... of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: S upports four modules inserted into both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the orange and black slots as one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock a DDR3 DIMM socket. 2. Locked Retaining Clip ASUS P5P43TD 1-17 DO NOT...
... of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: S upports four modules inserted into both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the orange and black slots as one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock a DDR3 DIMM socket. 2. Locked Retaining Clip ASUS P5P43TD 1-17 DO NOT...
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... the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the...
... the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the...
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...[Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] Select Screen Select Item +- System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you an overview of the general system specifications. Change Field F1 General Help F10... Inc. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5P43TD 2-9 Scroll down to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A2...
...[Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] Select Screen Select Item +- System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you an overview of the general system specifications. Change Field F1 General Help F10... Inc. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5P43TD 2-9 Scroll down to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A2...
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...to the table below for the system. X.M.P. - If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. The following sub-item vary depending on the motherboard. Use the and keys to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. FSB ...Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by your memory module(s) for the following two items appear only when you install ...
...to the table below for the system. X.M.P. - If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. The following sub-item vary depending on the motherboard. Use the and keys to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. FSB ...Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by your memory module(s) for the following two items appear only when you install ...
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... A and B, Phase 1 and 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the South Bridge voltage. ASUS P5P43TD 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to set the VTT CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto]...voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V] [1.6V] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM performance. Configuration options: [Auto] Setting a high voltage may damage the component permanently,...
... A and B, Phase 1 and 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the South Bridge voltage. ASUS P5P43TD 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to set the VTT CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto]...voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V] [1.6V] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM performance. Configuration options: [Auto] Setting a high voltage may damage the component permanently,...
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...options: [AC97] [HD Audio] JMB368 IDE [Enabled] Allows you to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5P43TD 2-15 Select an item then press to enable or disable the JMB368 IDE controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic... Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. Set this option only when you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you install 64-bit...
...options: [AC97] [HD Audio] JMB368 IDE [Enabled] Allows you to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5P43TD 2-15 Select an item then press to enable or disable the JMB368 IDE controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic... Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. Set this option only when you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you install 64-bit...
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.... The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5P43TD 2-17 When set the emulation type. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows...
.... The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5P43TD 2-17 When set the emulation type. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows...