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...bus performs much better in applications such as 3D gaming. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to choose and upgrade display devices freely. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to ...convert your screen. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to external home theater audio systems via the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) ...
...bus performs much better in applications such as 3D gaming. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to choose and upgrade display devices freely. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to ...convert your screen. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to external home theater audio systems via the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) ...
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...;‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to the CPU fan connector. 2. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to secure...
...;‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to the CPU fan connector. 2. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to secure...
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...Insert the USB flash disk that you to download then click Next. Press to avail all its features. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to enable it. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Updating .... b. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. 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]...
...Insert the USB flash disk that you to download then click Next. Press to avail all its features. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to enable it. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Updating .... b. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. 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]...
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..., EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB flash disk with motherboard models. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-3 When the correct BIOS file is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Ensure to load ...! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that...
..., EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB flash disk with motherboard models. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-3 When the correct BIOS file is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Ensure to load ...! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that...
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...v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Tools For configuring options for special functions. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Advanced For changing ... changing the system boot configuration. 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...
...v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Tools For configuring options for special functions. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Advanced For changing ... changing the system boot configuration. 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...
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... bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. 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]...Time. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. ...
... bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. 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]...Time. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. ...
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... ATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 08/04/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Change Field Tab Select... dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-7
... ATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 08/04/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Change Field Tab Select... dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-7
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...Auto - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Jumperfree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 Jumperfree ... to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-9 Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. allows you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options...
...Auto - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Jumperfree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 Jumperfree ... to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-9 Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. allows you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options...
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... devices in the system. Select an item then press to RAM) sleep state (default). Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support Anti Surgy Support [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware ... for system suspend. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the S1 state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-15 When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI...
... devices in the system. Select an item then press to RAM) sleep state (default). Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support Anti Surgy Support [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware ... for system suspend. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the S1 state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-15 When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI...
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...options: [Removable Dev] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device suring system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do not wish to display the detected speed. Configuration options: [Disabled... you set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-17 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. The number...
...options: [Removable Dev] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device suring system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do not wish to display the detected speed. Configuration options: [Disabled... you set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-17 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. The number...
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...the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for user action. 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 ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility supports 1. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
...the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for user action. 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 ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility supports 1. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
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... values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you are saved to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-21 Exit & Save Changes Once you to load the default values for a confirmation before saving the values to fields other changes... or failsafe default values for this option from the legend bar to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the cahnges...
... values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you are saved to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-21 Exit & Save Changes Once you to load the default values for a confirmation before saving the values to fields other changes... or failsafe default values for this option from the legend bar to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the cahnges...