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... panel connectors 1-20 1.10.2 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 help 2-6 2.3 Main menu...
... panel connectors 1-20 1.10.2 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 help 2-6 2.3 Main menu...
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... connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x System panel connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU/ 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin EPS Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 6 x SATA connectors BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 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...
... connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x System panel connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU/ 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin EPS Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 6 x SATA connectors BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 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...
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... without entering the Windows OS. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that replaces the existing PCI. PCI Express architecture PCI Express is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on your favorite photo into the motherboard. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to choose and upgrade display devices freely. It allows digital audio transfer and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS Express Gate Express...
... without entering the Windows OS. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that replaces the existing PCI. PCI Express architecture PCI Express is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on your favorite photo into the motherboard. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to choose and upgrade display devices freely. It allows digital audio transfer and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS Express Gate Express...
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... ongoing work in real-time. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to hardware configuration and product models. • Express Gate complies with minimal noise. eliminates the need to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-3 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. Simply...
... ongoing work in real-time. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to hardware configuration and product models. • Express Gate complies with minimal noise. eliminates the need to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-3 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. Simply...
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... card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards 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 slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Install the software drivers...
... card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards 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 slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Install the software drivers...
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... your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 before installing the drivers for reference only. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is for...
... your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 before installing the drivers for reference only. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is for...
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The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
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... + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. c. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. 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...
... + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. c. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. 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...
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... updating process. 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. Doing so can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD...
... updating process. 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. Doing so can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD...
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... value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item 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] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in brackets, and is user-
... value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item 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] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in brackets, and is user-
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...sectors at a time. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu allow you want to Intel chipset driver support regulation, the AHCI mode is accessed through BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in driver. The AHCI mode is only supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for the Serial ATA connectors supported by Windows Vista with OS...
...sectors at a time. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu allow you want to Intel chipset driver support regulation, the AHCI mode is accessed through BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in driver. The AHCI mode is only supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for the Serial ATA connectors supported by Windows Vista with OS...
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Auto - ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-9 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 Configuration The items in this menu allows you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu ...
Auto - ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-9 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 Configuration The items in this menu allows you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu ...
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... the Memory Over voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Auto PSI mode. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Press / to adjust the value. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-11 VTT CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VTT CPU Over Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. Key in independent partitions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID...
... the Memory Over voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Auto PSI mode. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Press / to adjust the value. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-11 VTT CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VTT CPU Over Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. Key in independent partitions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID...
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... Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you do not want to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PCG/IGD [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Sets the IGD graphics mode. CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor...
... Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you do not want to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PCG/IGD [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Sets the IGD graphics mode. CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor...
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... to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-13 If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set the High Definition Audio controller. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to [ECP]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [DMA0...
... to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-13 If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set the High Definition Audio controller. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to [ECP]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [DMA0...
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...to change the USB-related features. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to display the configuration options. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to disable or enable the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is plugged...
...to change the USB-related features. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to display the configuration options. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to disable or enable the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is plugged...
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.... Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can be used for boot. 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 Monitor Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to display the configuration options. When set to be resumed...
.... Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can be used for boot. 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 Monitor Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to display the configuration options. When set to be resumed...
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... devices. Configuration 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 rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Fan Speed [Ignored] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the Chassis fan speed in Safe Mode, do not wish to display the detected speed. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration...
... devices. Configuration 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 rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Fan Speed [Ignored] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the Chassis fan speed in Safe Mode, do not wish to display the detected speed. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration...
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... option ROM. The message Password Installed appears after you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. To change the supervisor password. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to erase the RTC RAM. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. On the password box, key in setting a supervisor password. If you forget your password. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Enabled...
... option ROM. The message Password Installed appears after you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. To change the supervisor password. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to erase the RTC RAM. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. On the password box, key in setting a supervisor password. If you forget your password. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Enabled...
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...] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to clear Express Gate's user data. 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 when you to the BIOS so that the system waits at the first screen of the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options...
...] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to clear Express Gate's user data. 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 when you to the BIOS so that the system waits at the first screen of the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options...