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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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...P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® G43 Southbridge: Intel® ICH10 1333/1066/800MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1333*(O.C.)/1066/800MHz memory...max. Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - Supports up to 8GB system memory * Supports one DIMM per channel only when overclocking to www.asus.com for Intel® C��o�re�™�2�...
...P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® G43 Southbridge: Intel® ICH10 1333/1066/800MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1333*(O.C.)/1066/800MHz memory...max. Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - Supports up to 8GB system memory * Supports one DIMM per channel only when overclocking to www.asus.com for Intel® C��o�re�™�2�...
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...; LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
...; LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the next page) ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-13 Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P5G43T-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor A-Data ...that you want to install 4GB or more efficient cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non...
... 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the next page) ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-13 Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P5G43T-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor A-Data ...that you want to install 4GB or more efficient cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non...
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... to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. 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 power cord. 2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time...
... to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. 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 power cord. 2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time...
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... changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Overclock Profile - ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows...
... changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Overclock Profile - ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows...
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....=1.20000V]. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-11 SB Voltage [Auto] Manually set values may differ. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the Memory Over voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V] [1.6V] Auto PSI [Enabled...
....=1.20000V]. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-11 SB Voltage [Auto] Manually set values may differ. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the Memory Over voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V] [1.6V] Auto PSI [Enabled...
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...[Enabled] 2.5.3 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-15 When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu ...time. [S3 Only] - 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. Select an item then press to RAM) sleep state (default). Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only]...
...[Enabled] 2.5.3 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-15 When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu ...time. [S3 Only] - 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. Select an item then press to RAM) sleep state (default). Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only]...