Asus p5p43t manual Asus CrashFree Bios, Recovering the Bios

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•Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.

•Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

2.1.3ASUS CrashFree BIOS

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the updated BIOS file.

• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P5P43T-ASUS-0203.ROM.

•The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

•The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1.Turn on the system.

2.Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the

BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if supported.

3.The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file.

4.Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on again.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details.

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Contents Motherboard E5441 First Edition March Contents Software support Chapter Bios informationConnectors AI NET Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementElectrical safety Safety informationOperation safety About this guideConventions used in this guide Where to find more informationTypography Bold textUSB P5P43T specifications summaryAsus AI NET Welcome Package contentsSpecial features Innovative Asus features Turbo Key Asus Express GateAnti-Surge R. CPU Parameter RecallOnboard LED Before you proceedScrew holes Placement directionMotherboard overview Motherboard layout Layout contents Central Processing Unit CPU Installing the CPURetention tab Load lever Asus P5P43T Installing the CPU heatsink and fan P5P43T CPU fan connector Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanOverview System memoryMemory configurations Vendor Size Chip Chip No Dimm DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityH5TQ2G83AFR Vendor Size Chip Brand Chip no Timing Voltage Support DDR3-1067 MHz capabilityRemoving a Dimm Installing a DimmExpansion slots Clear RTC RAM 3-pin Clrtc JumpersRear panel connectors ConnectorsAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration LAN port LED indicationsCPU and chassis fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin Chafan Internal connectorsDigital audio connector 4-1 pin Spdifout ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12VLPT connector 26-1 pin LPT Serial ATA connectors 7-pin SATA1-6Drive jumper setting Mode of devices Cable connector IDE connector 40-1 pin PrieideReset button 2-pin Reset System panel connector 20-8 pin PanelHard disk drive activity LED 2-pin Ideled System warning speaker 4-pin SpeakerFront panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp USB connectors 10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112Software support Installing an operating systemSupport DVD information To run the Support DVDAsus Update utility Managing and updating your BiosInstalling Asus Update Updating the BiosAsus EZ Flash 2 utility Select Update Bios from a file, then click NextRecovering the Bios Asus CrashFree BiosEntering Bios Setup after Post Bios setup programEntering Bios Setup at startup Menu bar Bios menu screenConfiguration Navigation keys Configuration fieldsMenu items Submenu itemsSystem Time Main menuSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx SataStorage Configuration Ai Tweaker menu Bios InformationSystem Information ProcessorAi Overclock Tuner Auto CPU Ratio Setting AutoFSB Strap to North Bridge Auto Dram Frequency Auto1st Information Dram CLK Skew on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 AutoDram Timing Control Auto Dram Dynamic Write Control Auto Dram Static Read Control AutoDram Read Training Auto Dram Write Training AutoAi Clock Twister Auto Auto PSI EnabledAi Transaction Booster Auto SB Voltage AutoAdvanced menu CPU ConfigurationChipset Onboard Devices ConfigurationUSB Configuration PCI PnP Suspend Mode Auto Power menuAcpi 2.0 Support Enabled Acpi Apic Support EnabledHardware Monitor Anti Surge Support Enabled Boot menuBoot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot DeviceSecurity Boot Settings ConfigurationHard Disk Drives User Access Level Full Access Change Supervisor PasswordChange User Password Clear User PasswordTools menu Password Check SetupAsus EZ Flash Express Gate AutoAI NET Exit menuAsus contact information Declaration of Conformity