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...menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities menu 3-5 3.3.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.3.5 ASUS contact information 3-6 3.4 Software information 3-7 ASUS Express Gate 3-7 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-6 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation...
...menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities menu 3-5 3.3.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.3.5 ASUS contact information 3-6 3.4 Software information 3-7 ASUS Express Gate 3-7 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-6 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation...
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Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about ASUS T-P5P43 barebone system. viii Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification, remote control... for this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of ASUS T-P5P43. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4.
Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about ASUS T-P5P43 barebone system. viii Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification, remote control... for this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of ASUS T-P5P43. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4.
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... as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 7. The information provided is for reference. This is reading from BIOS setup before turning on the barebone system you have installed an empty Portable Hard Disk Drive to open the front panel cover and display...; Vista system, enable AHCI mode from or writing to access the optical drive. 2. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard/Memory Stick (MS) slot . ASUS T-P5P43 1-3 Power button . Press this button to eject the optical drive. 9. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 10. Press this button...
... as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 7. The information provided is for reference. This is reading from BIOS setup before turning on the barebone system you have installed an empty Portable Hard Disk Drive to open the front panel cover and display...; Vista system, enable AHCI mode from or writing to access the optical drive. 2. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard/Memory Stick (MS) slot . ASUS T-P5P43 1-3 Power button . Press this button to eject the optical drive. 9. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 10. Press this button...
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... installing the operation system. For Windows® XP system, refer to the section A.4 Integrating AHCI river to prevent the system from BIOS setup before turning on the system. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 10. Portable Hard Disk Drive (Optional). •...; Enable AHCI mode to page 5-16 for reference. This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini- 7. ASUS T-P5P43 1-5 Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard/Memory Stick (MS) slot . This is to Windows® XP installation for a Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard/Memory Stick...
... installing the operation system. For Windows® XP system, refer to the section A.4 Integrating AHCI river to prevent the system from BIOS setup before turning on the system. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 10. Portable Hard Disk Drive (Optional). •...; Enable AHCI mode to page 5-16 for reference. This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini- 7. ASUS T-P5P43 1-5 Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard/Memory Stick (MS) slot . This is to Windows® XP installation for a Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard/Memory Stick...
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...shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate. See page 5-8 for this motherboard. ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. Adobe Screen Saver Bring life to easily ... Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 that allows you to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screen Saver. ASUS T-P5P43 3-5 ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
...shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate. See page 5-8 for this motherboard. ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. Adobe Screen Saver Bring life to easily ... Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 that allows you to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screen Saver. ASUS T-P5P43 3-5 ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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... screen resolution. 3-8 Chapter 3: Starting up If you power on -screen inside the "boot to install Express Gate in your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. The First Screen Express Gate's first screen appears within a few seconds after a certain amount of time. 5. The timer countdown is recommended...
... screen resolution. 3-8 Chapter 3: Starting up If you power on -screen inside the "boot to install Express Gate in your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. The First Screen Express Gate's first screen appears within a few seconds after a certain amount of time. 5. The timer countdown is recommended...
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...the LaunchBar, you can also right-click anywhere on the desktop to bring up Power-Off dialog box Save screen snapshot as picture to file ASUS T-P5P43 3-9 Knowing the Express Gate hot-keys Here is already running. The red triangle on an software icon in the LaunchBar denotes that you ...-off Continue to it or by dragging any delay. Re-size a window by clicking on its title bar. You can switch to boot OS Enter BIOS setup Enter Boot selection pop-up In the Express Gate Environment: Key + + + + + Function Switch between softwares Bring up a menu of common-used hot...
...the LaunchBar, you can also right-click anywhere on the desktop to bring up Power-Off dialog box Save screen snapshot as picture to file ASUS T-P5P43 3-9 Knowing the Express Gate hot-keys Here is already running. The red triangle on an software icon in the LaunchBar denotes that you ...-off Continue to it or by dragging any delay. Re-size a window by clicking on its title bar. You can switch to boot OS Enter BIOS setup Enter Boot selection pop-up In the Express Gate Environment: Key + + + + + Function Switch between softwares Bring up a menu of common-used hot...
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...utility to continue. 3. You can repair Express Gate by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. Click Yes to select and update BIOS. Refer to complete installation. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. ... Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by reinstalling the software or using the repairing utility. Double-click the Express Gate setup file to continue. 4. Repairing Express Gate In case Express Gate cannot start software update. 2. ASUS T-P5P43 3-15 New versions of...
...utility to continue. 3. You can repair Express Gate by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. Click Yes to select and update BIOS. Refer to complete installation. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. ... Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by reinstalling the software or using the repairing utility. Double-click the Express Gate setup file to continue. 4. Repairing Express Gate In case Express Gate cannot start software update. 2. ASUS T-P5P43 3-15 New versions of...
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... AUDIO ALC 1200 CD SPDIF_O1 Intel® ICH10(R) SPDIF_OUT SATA1 SATA2ZSATA3 JMB 368 26.7cm(10.5in) CLRTC Super I/O Intel® P45 PWR_FAN 8Mb CPU_FAN BIOS BUZZER FRONT_CON LGA775 KBMS F_ESATA _USB45 1394_USB12 PRI_IDE EATXPWR USB_KBMS_PW LAN1_USB34 P5Q18L DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2..., 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) ATX12V ICS 8362962 22.4cm(8.8in) 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T-P5P43 system.
... AUDIO ALC 1200 CD SPDIF_O1 Intel® ICH10(R) SPDIF_OUT SATA1 SATA2ZSATA3 JMB 368 26.7cm(10.5in) CLRTC Super I/O Intel® P45 PWR_FAN 8Mb CPU_FAN BIOS BUZZER FRONT_CON LGA775 KBMS F_ESATA _USB45 1394_USB12 PRI_IDE EATXPWR USB_KBMS_PW LAN1_USB34 P5Q18L DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2..., 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) ATX12V ICS 8362962 22.4cm(8.8in) 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T-P5P43 system.
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... onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. CLRTC 12 23 P5Q18L Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5Q18L Clear RTC RAM ASUS T-P5P43 4-3 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC...) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default)...
... onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. CLRTC 12 23 P5Q18L Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5Q18L Clear RTC RAM ASUS T-P5P43 4-3 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC...) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default)...
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... 1-2 (Default) if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. PWR_FAN 12 23 (Default) P5Q18L B P5Q18L FAN device wake-up the computer from another computer in the BIOS. USB_KBMS_PW 12 23 P5Q18L B +5V +5VSB (Default) P5Q18L Keyboard/Mouse power 3.
... 1-2 (Default) if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. PWR_FAN 12 23 (Default) P5Q18L B P5Q18L FAN device wake-up the computer from another computer in the BIOS. USB_KBMS_PW 12 23 P5Q18L B +5V +5VSB (Default) P5Q18L Keyboard/Mouse power 3.
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Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. BIOS setup T3-P5P43 T4-P5P43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.
Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. BIOS setup T3-P5P43 T4-P5P43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.
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... Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® Vista environment a. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in this chapter are USB floppy devices. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press .... high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start. 2. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. d. c. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . Refer to the corresponding sections for...
... Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® Vista environment a. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in this chapter are USB floppy devices. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press .... high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start. 2. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. d. c. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . Refer to the corresponding sections for...
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... USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUS T-P5P43 5-3 Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). When the correct BIOS file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to... update the BIOS without having to go through the long...
... USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUS T-P5P43 5-3 Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). When the correct BIOS file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to... update the BIOS without having to go through the long...
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...The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup All rights reserved. ok A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.26(06.08.28BB...)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Reading flash ..... done Write to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos ...
...The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup All rights reserved. ok A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.26(06.08.28BB...)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Reading flash ..... done Write to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos ...
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...at the DOS prompt. 2. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iT-P5P43.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done Writing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.26(06.08.28BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! done...flash ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS T-P5P43 5-5 All rights reserved. You need to the bootable floppy disk you created ...
...at the DOS prompt. 2. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iT-P5P43.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done Writing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.26(06.08.28BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! done...flash ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS T-P5P43 5-5 All rights reserved. You need to the bootable floppy disk you created ...
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... flashing... Reading file "T-P5P43.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto...
... flashing... Reading file "T-P5P43.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto...
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...: 1. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Checking for this motherboard. Floppy not found ! Reading file "T-P5P43.ROM". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the BIOS file When found , the utility automatically checks the...
...: 1. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Checking for this motherboard. Floppy not found ! Reading file "T-P5P43.ROM". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the BIOS file When found , the utility automatically checks the...
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... copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Place the support CD in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
... copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Place the support CD in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
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click Auto Select. ASUS T-P5P43 5-9 Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next.
click Auto Select. ASUS T-P5P43 5-9 Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next.