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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5G43T-M PRO 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 viii P5G43T-M PRO 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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... product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in a particular installation. This product has been designed to radio communications. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of Communications. If this unit not expressly approved by one or... dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for radio noise emissions from that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
... product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in a particular installation. This product has been designed to radio communications. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of Communications. If this unit not expressly approved by one or... dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for radio noise emissions from that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
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... TO BEAM. • Never dispose of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using, contact your regular household waste. Take it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the...stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may not be used in your motherboard) and is broken, do not try to fix it to the correct voltage in your area. This motherboard should only be included in environments with ambient temperatures between 5℃ (14℉) and 40...
... TO BEAM. • Never dispose of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using, contact your regular household waste. Take it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the...stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may not be used in your motherboard) and is broken, do not try to fix it to the correct voltage in your area. This motherboard should only be included in environments with ambient temperatures between 5℃ (14℉) and 40...
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...means that you complete a task. Refer to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this guide To make sure that you must press the Enter or Return key. ++ If you must... press two or more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it �e�m�t�o�s�e�le�c�t. Example: ++ viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS...
...means that you complete a task. Refer to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this guide To make sure that you must press the Enter or Return key. ++ If you must... press two or more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it �e�m�t�o�s�e�le�c�t. Example: ++ viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS...
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...™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 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! Before you for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications...
...™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 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! Before you for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications...
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... entering the Windows OS. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to choose and upgrade display devices freely. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS... delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into the motherboard. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is the latest I/O interconnect technology that contains the latest BIOS file. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard...
... entering the Windows OS. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to choose and upgrade display devices freely. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS... delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into the motherboard. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is the latest I/O interconnect technology that contains the latest BIOS file. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard...
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...environment with the OpenGL standard. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the ...cable connection immediately after turning on the system, and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO...
...environment with the OpenGL standard. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the ...cable connection immediately after turning on the system, and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO...
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..., place it on the use of the onboard LED. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). SB_PWR P5G43T-M PRO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G43T-M PRO Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
..., place it on the use of the onboard LED. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). SB_PWR P5G43T-M PRO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G43T-M PRO Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you place it into the chassis in the...rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the rear part of the chassis P5G43T-M PRO ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to do so can...
...the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you place it into the chassis in the...rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the rear part of the chassis P5G43T-M PRO ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to do so can...
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...if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology... system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your left. P5G43T-M PRO P5G43T-M PRO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure ...
...if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology... system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your left. P5G43T-M PRO P5G43T-M PRO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure ...
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.... If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink ... to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ...
.... If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink ... to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ...
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...fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect...fan cable from the motherboard. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5G43T-M PRO P5G43T-M PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-11 Rotate each fastener...
...fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect...fan cable from the motherboard. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5G43T-M PRO P5G43T-M PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-11 Rotate each fastener...
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Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5G43T-M PRO P5G43T-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4.
Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5G43T-M PRO P5G43T-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4.
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...3 ) DS Micron Chip NO. For effective use a more efficient cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is... �W�i�nd�o�w��s® OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-13 P5G43T-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Crucial...
...3 ) DS Micron Chip NO. For effective use a more efficient cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is... �W�i�nd�o�w��s® OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-13 P5G43T-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Crucial...
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...only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR3 DIMM notch ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-17 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with ...press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DDR3 DIMM socket. 2. To install a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch...
...only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR3 DIMM notch ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-17 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with ...press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DDR3 DIMM socket. 2. To install a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch...
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... 2. Secure the card to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the screw you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ... such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction ...
... 2. Secure the card to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the screw you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ... such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction ...
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... connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of HD DVD, Blu-Rau, and other protected content. 14. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. DVI-D Out port. HDMI port. These are...motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and other protected content. 15. CHA_FAN CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM Rotation +12V GND P5G43T-M PRO P5G43T-M PRO fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS...
... connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of HD DVD, Blu-Rau, and other protected content. 14. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. DVI-D Out port. HDMI port. These are...motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and other protected content. 15. CHA_FAN CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM Rotation +12V GND P5G43T-M PRO P5G43T-M PRO fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS...
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... device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. PRI_IDE PIN1 P5G43T-M PRO NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector...
... device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. PRI_IDE PIN1 P5G43T-M PRO NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector...
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... port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5G43T-M PRO USB1112 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND P5G43T-M PRO USB2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB78 PIN 1 Never connect a 1394...
... port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5G43T-M PRO USB1112 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND P5G43T-M PRO USB2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB78 PIN 1 Never connect a 1394...