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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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...PDIF output 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6-ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) ix P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® C��o�re... controller Integrated Intel GMA X4500 graphics with max. Supports up to 8GB system memory * Supports one DIMM per channel only when overclocking to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® G43 Southbridge: Intel® ICH10 1333/1066/800MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 2...
...PDIF output 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6-ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) ix P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® C��o�re... controller Integrated Intel GMA X4500 graphics with max. Supports up to 8GB system memory * Supports one DIMM per channel only when overclocking to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® G43 Southbridge: Intel® ICH10 1333/1066/800MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 2...
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P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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...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 ...
P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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...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 ...
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... above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with 1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz FSB. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for buying an ASUS® P5G43T-M PRO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features and...
... above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with 1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz FSB. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for buying an ASUS® P5G43T-M PRO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features and...
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...simply through pressing the button. Refer to overclocking failure. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from switching power supply (PSU). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-3 Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without ... the need to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is subject to their default settings. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from SATA HDDs, ODDs...
...simply through pressing the button. Refer to overclocking failure. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from switching power supply (PSU). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-3 Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without ... the need to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is subject to their default settings. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from SATA HDDs, ODDs...
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...motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SB_PWR P5G43T-M PRO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G43T-M PRO Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Onboard LED The motherboard...impact on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. This is switched off mode. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's...the environment. 1.4 Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is a reminder that you must shut down the system and unplug...
...motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SB_PWR P5G43T-M PRO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G43T-M PRO Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Onboard LED The motherboard...impact on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. This is switched off mode. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's...the environment. 1.4 Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is a reminder that you must shut down the system and unplug...
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...image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it . Do not overtighten ...motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5G43T-M PRO ASUS P5G43T-M PRO...
...image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it . Do not overtighten ...motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5G43T-M PRO ASUS P5G43T-M PRO...
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...; Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core... not bent. Contact your left. P5G43T-M PRO P5G43T-M PRO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA...
...; Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core... not bent. Contact your left. P5G43T-M PRO P5G43T-M PRO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA...
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6. If so, skip this step. B ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-9 DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with pre-applied thermal paste. Apply some Thermal ...
6. If so, skip this step. B ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-9 DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with pre-applied thermal paste. Apply some Thermal ...
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... each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-11 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink...
... each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-11 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink...
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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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 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.
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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 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.
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...174; OS, when you install 4GB or 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 ...;• •• •• 1.8V •• 1.8V •• •• (continued 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 Crucial Crucial Crucial...
...174; OS, when you install 4GB or 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 ...;• •• •• 1.8V •• 1.8V •• •• (continued 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 Crucial Crucial Crucial...
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...; •• 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 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
...; •• 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 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DDR3 DIMM socket. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR3 DIMM notch ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-17 To install a DIMM: 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed...
... press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DDR3 DIMM socket. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR3 DIMM notch ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-17 To install a DIMM: 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed...
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... 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-19 1.9 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC 12 23 P5G43T-M PRO Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5G43T-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the...
... 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-19 1.9 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC 12 23 P5G43T-M PRO Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5G43T-M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the...
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...USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. 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. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of...compliant allowing playback of 1 A~3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. 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...
...USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. 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. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of...compliant allowing playback of 1 A~3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. 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...
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...to install additional devices. 2. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P5G43T-M PRO GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P5G43T-M PRO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND...a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5G43T-M PRO SPDIF_OUT P5G43T-M PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-22 Chapter...
...to install additional devices. 2. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P5G43T-M PRO GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P5G43T-M PRO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND...a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5G43T-M PRO SPDIF_OUT P5G43T-M PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-22 Chapter...
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... SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for a serial (COM) port. COM1 PIN 1 P5G43T-M PRO P5G43T-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-23 The serial port bracket (COM1) is for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect the serial port module ...RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND P5G43T-M PRO SATA5 SATA6 P5G43T-M PRO SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. Serial...
... SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for a serial (COM) port. COM1 PIN 1 P5G43T-M PRO P5G43T-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-23 The serial port bracket (COM1) is for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect the serial port module ...RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND P5G43T-M PRO SATA5 SATA6 P5G43T-M PRO SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. Serial...
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... to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. P5G43T-M PRO IDE connector... or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. PRI_IDE PIN1 P5G43T-M PRO NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device.
... to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. P5G43T-M PRO IDE connector... or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. PRI_IDE PIN1 P5G43T-M PRO NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device.