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... 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 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 SATA 1-6 2-7 2.3.4 Storage...
... 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 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 SATA 1-6 2-7 2.3.4 Storage...
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...with HDCP compliant with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio USB ...Hyper-Threading Technology ready Support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) Refer to 1333MHz. ** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Southbridge Intel...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...
...with HDCP compliant with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio USB ...Hyper-Threading Technology ready Support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) Refer to 1333MHz. ** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Southbridge Intel...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...
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... favorite photo into the motherboard. 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 can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows OS. 1-2 Chapter 1:...audio transfer and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is a unique OS built into a 256-color boot logo for high-speed data saving and retrieval. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to restore a corrupted BIOS...
... favorite photo into the motherboard. 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 can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows OS. 1-2 Chapter 1:...audio transfer and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is a unique OS built into a 256-color boot logo for high-speed data saving and retrieval. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to restore a corrupted BIOS...
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... A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless...
... A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless...
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...8226; •• •• 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... 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...
...8226; •• •• 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... 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...
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...to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 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. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1... 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. 4.
...to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 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. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1... 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. 4.
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...contents of 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 updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer... the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can ...
...contents of 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 updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer... the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can ...
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... From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or... with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1....
... From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or... with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1....
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...EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Insert ... BIOS file a. 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:\ ... to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is capable of these two...
...EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Insert ... BIOS file a. 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:\ ... to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is capable of these two...
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...top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. configurable, you can change the value of options. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select items in brackets, and is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS...Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American, American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that particular menu. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys ...
...top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. configurable, you can change the value of options. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select items in brackets, and is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS...Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American, American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that particular menu. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys ...
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...to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by Windows Vista with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with OS built-in Windows XP environment. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer...
...to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by Windows Vista with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with OS built-in Windows XP environment. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer...
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... detects and displays the Chassis fan speed in Safe Mode, do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed....you set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-17 The number of devices installed in the system. When set the CD-ROM drive ... [Disabled] • To select the boot device suring system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in rotations per minute (RPM). Select an item then press to change...
... detects and displays the Chassis fan speed in Safe Mode, do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed....you set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-17 The number of devices installed in the system. When set the CD-ROM drive ... [Disabled] • To select the boot device suring system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in rotations per minute (RPM). Select an item then press to change...
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FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This utility supports 1. Please see section 2.1.2 for details. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. ... case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. MTFS (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you enter the Express Gate. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for user action. This is ...
FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This utility supports 1. Please see section 2.1.2 for details. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. ... case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. MTFS (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you enter the Express Gate. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for user action. This is ...
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... want to save the changes that you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-21 Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. When you select this option...
... want to save the changes that you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-21 Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. When you select this option...