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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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... Restriction of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for radio noise emissions from...
... Restriction of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for radio noise emissions from...
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...away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring... power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are also provided. If...
...away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring... power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are also provided. If...
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... with 1600 (O. Before you for multitasking, multimedia, and enthusiastic gamers with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P43TD motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome...
... with 1600 (O. Before you for multitasking, multimedia, and enthusiastic gamers with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P43TD motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome...
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...your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for high-speed data saving and retrieval. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to convert your screen. It allows digital audio transfer and keeps the best signal quality. It is an...enabling users to work in applications such as 3D gaming. 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 replaces the existing PCI. Gigabit LAN ...
...your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for high-speed data saving and retrieval. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to convert your screen. It allows digital audio transfer and keeps the best signal quality. It is an...enabling users to work in applications such as 3D gaming. 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 replaces the existing PCI. Gigabit LAN ...
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...down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to turn the PC power button into the motheroard. ASUS P5P43TD 1-3 Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to their default settings. This is in real-time. Five seconds after turning on the system, and...Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loading and intelligently moderating power in line with the OpenGL standard. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with just one touch! After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without using an OS-...
...down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to turn the PC power button into the motheroard. ASUS P5P43TD 1-3 Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to their default settings. This is in real-time. Five seconds after turning on the system, and...Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loading and intelligently moderating power in line with the OpenGL standard. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with just one touch! After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without using an OS-...
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... with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before touching any component. • ... soft-off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install or remove any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before touching any component. • ... soft-off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install or remove any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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... configuration of the chassis ASUS P5P43TD 1-5 Failure to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can ...damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in...
... configuration of the chassis ASUS P5P43TD 1-5 Failure to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can ...damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in...
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... 1: Product introduction System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 3-pin CHA_FAN1) 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 6. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-4 1-20 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-23 8. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 7.
... 1: Product introduction System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 3-pin CHA_FAN1) 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 6. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-4 1-20 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-23 8. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 7.
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... lever is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS P5P43TD 1-7 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the...
... lever is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS P5P43TD 1-7 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the...
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...; If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the chassis before you install the heatsink and...
...; If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the chassis before you install the heatsink and...
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A B A B B A B A ASUS P5P43TD 1-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A B A B B A B A ASUS P5P43TD 1-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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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 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 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. 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 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 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. 4.
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...: - The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in all four slots; ASUS P5P43TD 1-13 For optimum compatibility, it is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory ... when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • This motherboard supports up to 16GB on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • For...
...: - The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in all four slots; ASUS P5P43TD 1-13 For optimum compatibility, it is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory ... when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • This motherboard supports up to 16GB on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • For...
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P5P43TD Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DD Brand Chip No. DIMM Support CL A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit ...
P5P43TD Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DD Brand Chip No. DIMM Support CL A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit ...
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...; C*: S upports four modules inserted into a socket to unlock a DDR3 DIMM socket. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into both the motherboard and the components. Firmly insert the DIMM into either the orange or black slots as one direction. Press the retaining clips outward to avoid ... back in only one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double - To install a DIMM: 1. Locked Retaining Clip ASUS P5P43TD 1-17 SS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system...
...; C*: S upports four modules inserted into a socket to unlock a DDR3 DIMM socket. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into both the motherboard and the components. Firmly insert the DIMM into either the orange or black slots as one direction. Press the retaining clips outward to avoid ... back in only one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double - To install a DIMM: 1. Locked Retaining Clip ASUS P5P43TD 1-17 SS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system...
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...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 Express specifications. Unplug ...the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that complies with the PCI Express specifications...using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5P43TD 1-19
...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 Express specifications. Unplug ...the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that complies with the PCI Express specifications...using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5P43TD 1-19
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... Out 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 9-pin COM1 port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2... Internal connectors 1. Insufficient air flow 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.)...
... Out 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 9-pin COM1 port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2... Internal connectors 1. Insufficient air flow 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.)...
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... devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to configure your device. 6. ASUS P5P43TD 1-25 If any device jumper is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray •...
... devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to configure your device. 6. ASUS P5P43TD 1-25 If any device jumper is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray •...