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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 ...
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 ...
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...provided. Italics Used to complete a task. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text In�d�ic�a�te�s�a�... perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. About this manual. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following symbols used in...
...provided. Italics Used to complete a task. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text In�d�ic�a�te�s�a�... perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. About this manual. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following symbols used in...
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.../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) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x 20.8cm) *Specifications are subject to 800MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB tuning from 200MHz to...
.../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) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x 20.8cm) *Specifications are subject to 800MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB tuning from 200MHz to...
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...1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz FSB. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-1 Dual channel DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for buying an ASUS® P5G43T-M PRO motherboard! This motherboard also supports Intel...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 new features and latest technologies, making it , check the...
...1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz FSB. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-1 Dual channel DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for buying an ASUS® P5G43T-M PRO motherboard! This motherboard also supports Intel...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 new features and latest technologies, making it , check the...
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... vivid image on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for advanced operating systems. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows OS. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It is an auto-recovery tool that contains the...
... vivid image on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for advanced operating systems. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows OS. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It is an auto-recovery tool that contains the...
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... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. 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 P5G43T-M PRO 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the ...system hangs due to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts...
... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. 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 P5G43T-M PRO 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the ...system hangs due to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts...
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...setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets ... jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to re-enter data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the...
...setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets ... jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to re-enter data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the...
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...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 Q-FAN feature. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not... jumpers! This is a High-Definition Mulltimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the connector. These are available for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of 1 A~3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO...
...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 Q-FAN feature. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not... jumpers! This is a High-Definition Mulltimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the connector. These are available for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of 1 A~3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO...
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...motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / ...Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. The contents of your computer. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double...
...motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / ...Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. The contents of your computer. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double...
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...it. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avail all its features. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5G43T-M PRO VER: 0201 DATE: 03/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: .... Updating from a file, then click Next. Press to download then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. The ASUS Update utility is found. b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ...
...it. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avail all its features. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5G43T-M PRO VER: 0201 DATE: 03/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: .... Updating from a file, then click Next. Press to download then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. The ASUS Update utility is found. b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ...
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... supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] Due to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15...
... supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] Due to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15...
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...when you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Enabled]...Chipset The Chipset menu allows you do not want to change the advanced chipset settings. Set this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Setting this ...
...when you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Enabled]...Chipset The Chipset menu allows you do not want to change the advanced chipset settings. Set this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Setting this ...
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... to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to change the USB-related features. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to initialize. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto...
... to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to change the USB-related features. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to initialize. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto...
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... supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 APM Configuration Restore on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Select Ignored if... Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in the RSDT pointer list. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes...
... supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 APM Configuration Restore on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Select Ignored if... Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in the RSDT pointer list. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes...
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...follow the same steps in a password containing up to display the configuration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to set a Supervisor Password: 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to erase... options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. To change the supervisor password.
...follow the same steps in a password containing up to display the configuration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to set a Supervisor Password: 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to erase... options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. To change the supervisor password.
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... user data. Choose [Prompt User] to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. CD-DISC (read only) 3. This utility supports 1. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express... Gate for special functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run again...
... user data. Choose [Prompt User] to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. CD-DISC (read only) 3. This utility supports 1. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express... Gate for special functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run again...