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....2 Internal connectors 1-21 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 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...
....2 Internal connectors 1-21 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 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...
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... and software products. Italics Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: means that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. These documents are linked with a plus ... your dealer. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Where to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this...
... and software products. Italics Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: means that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. These documents are linked with a plus ... your dealer. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Where to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this...
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FSB tuning from 200MHz to change without notice. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS EPU 4-Engine ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate ASUS Anti-Surge Protection Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo ... 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...
FSB tuning from 200MHz to change without notice. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS EPU 4-Engine ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate ASUS Anti-Surge Protection Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo ... 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...
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... S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB disk that replaces the existing PCI. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to choose and upgrade display... for high-speed data saving and retrieval. PCI Express architecture PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that contains the latest BIOS file. With a bus bandwidth two times higher than that of display outputs, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the...
... S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB disk that replaces the existing PCI. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to choose and upgrade display... for high-speed data saving and retrieval. PCI Express architecture PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that contains the latest BIOS file. With a bus bandwidth two times higher than that of display outputs, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the...
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... restores the CPU parameters to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is subject to work or games, simply through pressing the button. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-3 It supports file downloading to USB devices only. • The actrual boot time is a utility that allows...
... restores the CPU parameters to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is subject to work or games, simply through pressing the button. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-3 It supports file downloading to USB devices only. • The actrual boot time is a utility that allows...
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...Chip NO. For effective use a more efficient cooling system to 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 ... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 9FF22D9KPT Heat-Sink Package 8XD22D9JNM 9KF27D9KPT Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 8UD22D9JNM Timing DIMM (BIOS) 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9 9-9-9-24 9 9 6-6-6-20 9 9 6-6-6-20 6-6-6-20 9 Voltage DIMM Support A* B* •• 1.65-1.85V • • ...
...Chip NO. For effective use a more efficient cooling system to 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 ... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 9FF22D9KPT Heat-Sink Package 8XD22D9JNM 9KF27D9KPT Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 8UD22D9JNM Timing DIMM (BIOS) 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9 9-9-9-24 9 9 6-6-6-20 9 9 6-6-6-20 6-6-6-20 9 Voltage DIMM Support A* B* •• 1.65-1.85V • • ...
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... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 8HD22D9JNM 8HD22D9JNM J1108BABG-DJ-E Timing DIMM (BIOS) 7-7-7-18 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 7-7-7-18 9-9-9-24 9 7-7-7-24 9 9 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB 3072MB(Kit of 3) 2048MB 2048MB 6144MB(Kit of 3 ) 2048MB(Kit of 2) 3072MB(Kit of 3) 4096MB(Kit...
... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 8HD22D9JNM 8HD22D9JNM J1108BABG-DJ-E Timing DIMM (BIOS) 7-7-7-18 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 7-7-7-18 9-9-9-24 9 7-7-7-24 9 9 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB 3072MB(Kit of 3) 2048MB 2048MB 6144MB(Kit of 3 ) 2048MB(Kit of 2) 3072MB(Kit of 3) 4096MB(Kit...
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...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 Voltage DIMM Support A* B* •• 7-7-7-20 •• 9 •• •• •• 9-9-9-24 1.5V • 9 •• 9 •• 7-7-7-20 1.5V •• 8-8-8-24 1.5V •• 7-7-7-20 1.5V •• 8-8-8-24 1.5V •• ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-15
...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 Voltage DIMM Support A* B* •• 7-7-7-20 •• 9 •• •• •• 9-9-9-24 1.5V • 9 •• 9 •• 7-7-7-20 1.5V •• 8-8-8-24 1.5V •• 7-7-7-20 1.5V •• 8-8-8-24 1.5V •• ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-15
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Single-sided / DS - Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 •• Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 •• Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB ...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Single-sided / DS - Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 •• Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 •• Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB ...
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... support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the card. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the... the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2.
... support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the card. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the... the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2.
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...need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before you to... jumper default position. 1.9 Jumpers 1. CLRTC 12 23 P5G43T-M PRO Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5G43T-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. •...
...need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before you to... jumper default position. 1.9 Jumpers 1. CLRTC 12 23 P5G43T-M PRO Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5G43T-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. •...
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.... PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-25 Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED...) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. 7. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system ...
.... PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-25 Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED...) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. 7. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system ...
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...-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G43T-M PRO Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel... this connector. By default, this connector is for details. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD Audio]. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-27
...-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G43T-M PRO Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel... this connector. By default, this connector is for details. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD Audio]. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-27
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... ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS ... to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the dropdown list, select any of ...
... ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS ... to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the dropdown list, select any of ...
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... menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press 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: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH:... A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information b. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Updating from the Internet a. Select the ASUS...
... menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press 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: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH:... A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information b. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Updating from the Internet a. Select the ASUS...
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...8226; Only a USB flash disk with motherboard models. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2. Turn on again. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3.... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the...
...8226; Only a USB flash disk with motherboard models. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2. Turn on again. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3.... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the...
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... section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. We recommend to always shut down...to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to force...
... section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. We recommend to always shut down...to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to force...
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.... Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 08/04/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-5
.... Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 08/04/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-5
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... a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB...
... a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB...
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...set the system date. 2.3.3 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate SATA device type. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size...separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of SATA drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of ...
...set the system date. 2.3.3 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate SATA device type. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size...separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of SATA drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of ...