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... 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 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items...2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-9 2.5 Advanced menu 2-14 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-14 2.5.2 Chipset 2-15 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 2.5.4 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5.5 PCI PnP 2-17 iv
... 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 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items...2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-9 2.5 Advanced menu 2-14 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-14 2.5.2 Chipset 2-15 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 2.5.4 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5.5 PCI PnP 2-17 iv
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... Recall) (continued on the orange slots for better overclocking capability. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list. P5P43TD specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad...
... Recall) (continued on the orange slots for better overclocking capability. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list. P5P43TD specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad...
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P5P43TD specifications summary ASUS Special features Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Turbo Key ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Express Gate 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB...133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.8 in (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) * ...
P5P43TD specifications summary ASUS Special features Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Turbo Key ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Express Gate 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB...133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.8 in (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) * ...
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...1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to provide efficient power management for high-speed data saving and retrieval. It is the latest I/O interconnect ...feature allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to work in applications such as 3D gaming. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and ...
...1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to provide efficient power management for high-speed data saving and retrieval. It is the latest I/O interconnect ...feature allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to work in applications such as 3D gaming. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and ...
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...-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 1-12 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-27 USB1112) 2. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-27 1-24 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 1-22 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,... 4-pin ATX12V) 1-23 8. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-24 1-25 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 4. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-4 1-20 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents ...
...-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 1-12 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-27 USB1112) 2. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-27 1-24 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 1-22 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,... 4-pin ATX12V) 1-23 8. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-24 1-25 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 4. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-4 1-20 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents ...
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... The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that ...motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5P43TD...
... The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that ...motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5P43TD...
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... fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for pointing devices or other serial devices. 13. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and... 6. This 9-pin COM1 port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan...
... fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for pointing devices or other serial devices. 13. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and... 6. This 9-pin COM1 port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan...
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...audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports up to [AC97]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front ... audio standard. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is purchased separately. 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for details. 8. The USB module cable is set the item to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5P43TD 1-27
...audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports up to [AC97]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front ... audio standard. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is purchased separately. 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for details. 8. The USB module cable is set the item to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5P43TD 1-27
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... motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS P5P43TD 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update...you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to download then click Next. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you ...
... motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS P5P43TD 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update...you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to download then click Next. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you ...
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5P43TD VER: 0304 DATE: 05/26/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\...Chapter 2: BIOS information b. Always update the utility to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . 2. Press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet...
The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5P43TD VER: 0304 DATE: 05/26/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\...Chapter 2: BIOS information b. Always update the utility to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . 2. Press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet...
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...! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk... file to the optical drive or USB port. 3. USB Device found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5P43TD 2-3 Checking for the BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5P43TD.ROM". Completed. Turn on the system...
...! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk... file to the optical drive or USB port. 3. USB Device found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5P43TD 2-3 Checking for the BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5P43TD.ROM". Completed. Turn on the system...
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...When you start up the computer, the system provides you are not prompted to configure your selections from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that the computer can enable the security password feature or change... to enter Setup after the utility completes the updating process. • Only a USB flash disk with its test routines. We recommend to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. The device size should be the latest BIOS version for this...
...When you start up the computer, the system provides you are not prompted to configure your selections from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that the computer can enable the security password feature or change... to enter Setup after the utility completes the updating process. • Only a USB flash disk with its test routines. We recommend to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. The device size should be the latest BIOS version for this...
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... or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in ratio numbers directly. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the...
... or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in ratio numbers directly. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. This item allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP...[HiSpeed] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when ...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. This item allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP...[HiSpeed] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when ...
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... DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5P43TD 2-17 Plug and Play O/S [No] When set the emulation type. When set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for PCI/PnP devices... caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the advanced settings for the USB storage device to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.5.5 PCI PnP...
... DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5P43TD 2-17 Plug and Play O/S [No] When set the emulation type. When set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for PCI/PnP devices... caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the advanced settings for the USB storage device to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.5.5 PCI PnP...