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... vii About this guide vii P5P43TD 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 the CPU heatsink...
... vii About this guide vii P5P43TD 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 the CPU heatsink...
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Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-21 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 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 3 utility 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...
Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-21 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 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 3 utility 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...
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System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-27 5. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-24 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 4. IDE connector...40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 1-25 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. CPU socket 1-7 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-23 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-20 13. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors ...
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-27 5. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-24 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 4. IDE connector...40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 1-25 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. CPU socket 1-7 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-23 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-20 13. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors ...
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... have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. 2. A B A B B A 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan...
... have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. 2. A B A B B A 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan...
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... off is required before rebooting the system. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to...
... off is required before rebooting the system. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to...
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... center/subwoofer speakers. 6. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 1. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 8. ...LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 5. PS/2...headphone or a speaker. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-21
... center/subwoofer speakers. 6. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 1. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 8. ...LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 5. PS/2...headphone or a speaker. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-21
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...These are available for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 13. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for connecting USB 2.0 ...devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. This port connect to the fan connectors. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! Rear ...
...These are available for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 13. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for connecting USB 2.0 ...devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. This port connect to the fan connectors. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! Rear ...
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to 480 Mbps connection speed. By default, this connector is for a... opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to... to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for details. 8.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to 480 Mbps connection speed. By default, this connector is for a... opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to... to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for details. 8.
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... bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Fri 04/10/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to ensure optimum performance. Select the Load Setups Defaults item under the Exit Menu. To select an item... setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for special functions. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-5
... bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Fri 04/10/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to ensure optimum performance. Select the Load Setups Defaults item under the Exit Menu. To select an item... setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for special functions. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-5
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Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Fri 04/10/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. ...you an overview of SATA drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-7 Setting to set the system date. 2.3.3 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate SATA device type. There...
Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Fri 04/10/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. ...you an overview of SATA drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-7 Setting to set the system date. 2.3.3 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate SATA device type. There...
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... chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] Due to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in this mode, and if the device was not...
... chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] Due to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in this mode, and if the device was not...
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... auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-9 Scroll down to display the following iems: Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Ai Transaction Boosster ...B1 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B2 [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Informaton: 9-9-9-24-4-60-10-5 2nd Information: 10-5-7-4-9-4-7 3rd Information: 21-7-1-10-10 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto] DRAM Read Training [Auto] DRAM Write Training [Auto]...
... auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-9 Scroll down to display the following iems: Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Ai Transaction Boosster ...B1 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B2 [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Informaton: 9-9-9-24-4-60-10-5 2nd Information: 10-5-7-4-9-4-7 3rd Information: 21-7-1-10-10 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto] DRAM Read Training [Auto] DRAM Write Training [Auto]...
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... operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-667MHz] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-835MHz] [DDR3-887MHz] [DDR3-1002MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1111MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-*1600MHz*] [DDR3*1800MHz*] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Auto - The values range from 200 to set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] Allows you set...
... operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-667MHz] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-835MHz] [DDR3-887MHz] [DDR3-1002MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1111MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-*1600MHz*] [DDR3*1800MHz*] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Auto - The values range from 200 to set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] Allows you set...
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...Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] [7 DRAM Clocks] [8 DRAM Clocks] [9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks] [11 DRAM Clocks] [12 DRAM Clocks] [13 DRAM Clocks] [14 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] Row Refresh Cycle Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto...DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] [7 DRAM Clocks] [8 DRAM Clocks] [9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks] [11 DRAM Clocks] [12 DRAM Clocks] [13 DRAM Clocks] [14 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-11 DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM...
...Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] [7 DRAM Clocks] [8 DRAM Clocks] [9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks] [11 DRAM Clocks] [12 DRAM Clocks] [13 DRAM Clocks] [14 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] Row Refresh Cycle Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto...DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] [7 DRAM Clocks] [8 DRAM Clocks] [9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks] [11 DRAM Clocks] [12 DRAM Clocks] [13 DRAM Clocks] [14 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-11 DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM...
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...Strong] [Stronger] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you to a higher level for better compatiility or a lower level for better performance. 3rd Information: 27-7-1-10-10 WRITE to PRE Delay [Auto] READ to PRE Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 ...Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] [7 DRAM Clocks] [8 DRAM Clocks] [9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks] [11 DRAM Clocks] [12 DRAM Clocks] [13 DRAM Clocks] [14 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Configuration options...
...Strong] [Stronger] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you to a higher level for better compatiility or a lower level for better performance. 3rd Information: 27-7-1-10-10 WRITE to PRE Delay [Auto] READ to PRE Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 ...Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] [7 DRAM Clocks] [8 DRAM Clocks] [9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks] [11 DRAM Clocks] [12 DRAM Clocks] [13 DRAM Clocks] [14 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Configuration options...
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... settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system....set to set the emulation type. Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.5.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to enable or ...
... settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system....set to set the emulation type. Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.5.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to enable or ...
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... before starting Windows or other installed OS. This utility supports 1. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to configure options for special functions. User ...for details. 2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-23 The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. Select ...
... before starting Windows or other installed OS. This utility supports 1. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to configure options for special functions. User ...for details. 2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-23 The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. Select ...