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... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 ...
... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 ...
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...: Intel® P43 Southbridge: Intel® ICH10 1600(O.C)/1333/1066/800MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066MHz memory modules - P5P43TD/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core...; 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Intel® ICH10 Chipset built-in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
...: Intel® P43 Southbridge: Intel® ICH10 1600(O.C)/1333/1066/800MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066MHz memory modules - P5P43TD/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core...; 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Intel® ICH10 Chipset built-in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
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P5P43TD/USB3 specifications summary ASUS Special features Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS Turbo Key ASUS EPU-4 Engine Stack Cool 3 Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Express Gate ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port...
P5P43TD/USB3 specifications summary ASUS Special features Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS Turbo Key ASUS EPU-4 Engine Stack Cool 3 Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Express Gate ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port...
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.... 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are...ASUS® P5P43TD/USB3 motherboard! ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS...
.... 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are...ASUS® P5P43TD/USB3 motherboard! ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS...
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... restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to USB drives only. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-3 It supports file downloading to overclocking failure. ASUS Q-FAN 2 ASUS Q-FAN 2 technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU and chassis fan speeds according to system load and temperature, enabling users to...
... restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to USB drives only. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-3 It supports file downloading to overclocking failure. ASUS Q-FAN 2 ASUS Q-FAN 2 technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU and chassis fan speeds according to system load and temperature, enabling users to...
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... load lever is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-7 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with...
... load lever is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-7 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with...
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.... ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 3.0 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port. Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Q-...port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 11. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system...
.... ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 3.0 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port. Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Q-...port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 11. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system...
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... the system performance. X.M.P. - If you to [Manual]. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI...
... the system performance. X.M.P. - If you to [Manual]. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI...
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...Technology. Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU and other system devices. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. With virtualization, one computer system can cause the ...system to change the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
...Technology. Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU and other system devices. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. With virtualization, one computer system can cause the ...system to change the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
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...to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). The following item appears only when you to change the advanced chipset ... HD Audio mode. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to use the EIST feature. Configuration options: [...
...to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). The following item appears only when you to change the advanced chipset ... HD Audio mode. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to use the EIST feature. Configuration options: [...