Asus p5p43t manual Innovative Asus features

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PCI Express architecture

PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that replaces the existing PCI. With a bus bandwidth two times higher than that of AGP 8X interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs much better in applications such as 3D gaming.

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology

This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced salability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data saving and retrieval.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. It allows digital audio transfer and keeps the best signal quality.

Gigabit LAN solution

The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems.

1.3.2Innovative ASUS features

ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file.

ASUS Q-FAN 2

ASUS Q-FAN 2 technology intelligently and automatically adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to system load and temperature, enabling users to work in distraction-free environment with minimal noise.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility.

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Contents Motherboard E5441 First Edition March Contents Chapter Bios information ConnectorsSoftware support AI NET Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementSafety information Electrical safetyOperation safety About this guideWhere to find more information Conventions used in this guideTypography Bold textP5P43T specifications summary USBAsus AI NET Package contents Special featuresWelcome Innovative Asus features Asus Express Gate Turbo KeyAnti-Surge R. CPU Parameter RecallBefore you proceed Onboard LEDPlacement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes Motherboard layout Layout contents Installing the CPU Central Processing Unit CPURetention tab Load lever Asus P5P43T Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan P5P43T CPU fan connectorSystem memory OverviewMemory configurations Vendor Size Chip Chip No DDR3-1333 MHz capability DimmH5TQ2G83AFR DDR3-1067 MHz capability Vendor Size Chip Brand Chip no Timing Voltage SupportInstalling a Dimm Removing a DimmExpansion slots Jumpers Clear RTC RAM 3-pin ClrtcConnectors Rear panel connectorsAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration LAN port LED indicationsInternal connectors CPU and chassis fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin ChafanATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V Digital audio connector 4-1 pin SpdifoutSerial ATA connectors 7-pin SATA1-6 LPT connector 26-1 pin LPTIDE connector 40-1 pin Prieide Drive jumper setting Mode of devices Cable connectorSystem panel connector 20-8 pin Panel Reset button 2-pin ResetHard disk drive activity LED 2-pin Ideled System warning speaker 4-pin SpeakerUSB connectors 10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112 Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AafpInstalling an operating system Software supportSupport DVD information To run the Support DVDManaging and updating your Bios Asus Update utilityInstalling Asus Update Updating the BiosSelect Update Bios from a file, then click Next Asus EZ Flash 2 utilityAsus CrashFree Bios Recovering the BiosBios setup program Entering Bios Setup at startupEntering Bios Setup after Post Bios menu screen ConfigurationMenu bar Configuration fields Navigation keysMenu items Submenu itemsMain menu System TimeSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx SataStorage Configuration Bios Information Ai Tweaker menuSystem Information ProcessorCPU Ratio Setting Auto Ai Overclock Tuner AutoFSB Strap to North Bridge Auto Dram Frequency AutoDram CLK Skew on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 Auto Dram Timing Control Auto1st Information Dram Static Read Control Auto Dram Dynamic Write Control AutoDram Read Training Auto Dram Write Training AutoAuto PSI Enabled Ai Clock Twister AutoAi Transaction Booster Auto SB Voltage AutoCPU Configuration Advanced menuOnboard Devices Configuration ChipsetUSB Configuration PCI PnP Power menu Suspend Mode AutoAcpi 2.0 Support Enabled Acpi Apic Support EnabledHardware Monitor Boot menu Anti Surge Support EnabledBoot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot DeviceBoot Settings Configuration Hard Disk DrivesSecurity Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password Clear User PasswordPassword Check Setup Tools menuAsus EZ Flash Express Gate AutoExit menu AI NETAsus contact information Declaration of Conformity