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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...
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...
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resolution 1920 x 1200 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® C��o�re�™�2�... more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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...
resolution 1920 x 1200 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® C��o�re�™�2�... more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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...
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... and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the 45nm manufacturing process. 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of 1333 (O.C.)/1066...
... and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the 45nm manufacturing process. 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of 1333 (O.C.)/1066...
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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 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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4.
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 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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4.
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... value. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For effective use a more efficient cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-13 AD30908C8D-151C E0906 Heat-Sink Package ...•• •• •• 1.8V •• 1.8V •• •• (continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Always install...
... value. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For effective use a more efficient cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-13 AD30908C8D-151C E0906 Heat-Sink Package ...•• •• •• 1.8V •• 1.8V •• •• (continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Always install...
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...MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 •• OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double - Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction sided DIMM support: • ...A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules...
...MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 •• OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double - Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction sided DIMM support: • ...A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules...
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... CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. function. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter... key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
... CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. function. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter... key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
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.... Overclock Profile - Auto - loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. allows you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-9 Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. 2.3.5 System Information This...
.... Overclock Profile - Auto - loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. allows you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-9 Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. 2.3.5 System Information This...
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...: [Auto] [Max.=2.46000V] [Min.=1.20000V]. Press / to adjust the value. Some values of the CPU Over Voltage, NB Over Voltage, VTT CPU Over Voltage and Memory Over Voltage items are labeled in different colors, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS, then the actual... or set to Auto for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-11
...: [Auto] [Max.=2.46000V] [Min.=1.20000V]. Press / to adjust the value. Some values of the CPU Over Voltage, NB Over Voltage, VTT CPU Over Voltage and Memory Over Voltage items are labeled in different colors, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS, then the actual... or set to Auto for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-11
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...to use as the primary boot device. When set to [Enabled], you to use the EIST. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI... memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. Configuration options...
...to use as the primary boot device. When set to [Enabled], you to use the EIST. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI... memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. Configuration options...
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... Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-15 Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can be used for System Suspend. 2.5.1... Suspend) sleep state. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced settings for...
... Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-15 Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can be used for System Suspend. 2.5.1... Suspend) sleep state. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced settings for...