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... the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
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Contents
Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5G43T-M 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 ...
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...1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-21
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 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...
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... it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware...
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1920 x 1080 pixel (@ 60Hz) Supports DVI-D with HDCP compliant with max.
resolution 1920 x 1200 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 (@75Hz)
Dual VGA output support: DVI & RGB RGB & HDMI DVI & HDMI
ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC - Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - Optical S/PDIF output
12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6-ports at back panel...
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...1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
6 x SATA connectors
BIOS features
8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a
Manageability
WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Accessories Support DVD Form factor
1 x UltraDMA 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)
uATX form factor: 9.6 in...
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... x16 bus performs much better in applications such as 3D gaming.
HDMI/DVI/RGB support This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces: HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. With such diversity of display outputs, you are able to choose and upgrade display devices freely.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage...
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... supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. It supports file downloading to USB devices only.
• The actrual boot time is subject to hardware configuration and product models.
• Express Gate complies with the OpenGL standard. Refer to http://support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes.
ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS...
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... cap unless you are installing a CPU.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B).
Retention tab A B
Load lever
PnP cap Load plate 4B
4A
3
5. Position...
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...memory modules from the same vendor.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory...support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions.
P5G43T-M PRO Motherboard...
Timing DIMM (BIOS)
8-8-8-24
8-8-8-24 9
9-9-9-24
9
9 6-6-6-20
9 9 6-6-6-20 6-6-6-20 9
Voltage
DIMM Support A* B*
&#...
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... drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
1.8.3 PCI slots
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 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network...
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...or later version before using Serial ATA.
5. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately.
COM1
PIN 1
P5G43T-M PRO
P5G43T-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector
ASUS P5G43T-M PRO...
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... with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu...
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Quit all Windows...
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... the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways:
• Press + during POST.
• Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005
Current ROM
BOARD: P5G43T-M PRO...
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...be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
• The removable device 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...
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.... Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu.
• The BIOS 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.
2-4
Chapter 2: BIOS information
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... change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in the system. Select an item then press if you want to configure the item.
Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI]
Due to Intel chipset driver support regulation, the AHCI mode is not supported in Windows XP environment. The AHCI...
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... an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Main
Advanced
Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
Boot Settings
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration Security
Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.
A virtual drive (Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority
1st ~ xxth Boot Device
These items specify the boot...
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2.7 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Main Advanced
Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data
AI NET 2
[Auto] [10 Seconds] [No]
Press ENTER to run the utility to...