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Page 1: User Manual
P3-P5G43 ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User Manual Download the latest manual from the ASUS website: www.asus.com... - Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 4: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........4-2 4.1.1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility ..............4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........4-7 4.1.5... - Page 4 Boot Device Priority ............4-33 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 4-34 4.6.3 Security ................. 4-35 Tools menu ................. 4-37 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............4-37 4.7.2 Express Gate ............... 4-38 4.7.3 AI NET 2................ 4-39 Exit menu ..................4-40...
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Page 5: Notices
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 6: Safety Information
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. •... -
Page 7: About This Guide
About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS P3-P5G43 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the barebone system. -
Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide
ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. -
Page 9: System Package Contents
System package contents Check your P3-P5G43 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description 1. ASUS P3-P5G43 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 220 W PFC power supply unit •... - Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the barebone system. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels, and internal components.
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Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction
Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS P3-P5G43! The ASUS P3-P5G43 is an all-in-one barebone system with powerful and flexible features. The system comes in a stylish book-size casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel Core... - Page 13 . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. * Use and format a storage card according to the documentation that comes with it. ASUS P3-P5G43...
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Page 14: Rear Panel
Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1394 HDMI ESATA 16 17 18 19 20 21 Cover screw. Secures the system cover. PS/2 keyboard port . This 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. Air vent. - Page 15 HD-DVD 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p Blu-Ray 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • Supported DVD formats: VC-1, H.264, and MPEG-2. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and softwares. ASUS P3-P5G43...
- Page 16 15. IEEE1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 16. External SATA port. This port connects to an external Serial ATA device. DO NOT insert different connectors to the external SATA port. 17.
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Page 17: Internal Components
5.25-inch empty optical drive bay PCI Express x16 slot Front panel assembly PCI Express x1 slot Optical drive lock 10. ASUS motherboard Hard disk drive bays 11. Metal bracket lock Hard disk drive lock 12. LGA775 socket Power supply unit 13. - Page 18 Chapter 1: System introduction...
- Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter helps you to power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
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Page 20: Chapter 2: Getting Started
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 2.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. -
Page 21: Drivers Menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll- Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Installs the ASUS InstAll- Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008. -
Page 22: Utilities Menu
Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so that you can connect to the ASUS website. -
Page 23: Manual Menu
FarStone Utility Installs the FarStone Utility. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screensaver. 2.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. -
Page 24: Asus Contact Information
2.2.5 ASUS contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. Chapter 2: Getting started... -
Page 25: Other Information
Manuafacture ASUSTeK Computer INC. Product Name P3-P5G43 Version x.xx BIOS American Megatrends. Inc. Vendor BIOS Version 0306 BIOS Release Date 09/19/2008 BIOS ROM Size 1024 KB Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. P3-P5G43 ASUS P3-P5G43... - Page 26 Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. Chapter 2: Getting started...
- Page 27 Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
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Page 28: Motherboard Overview
Motherboard overview Motherboard layout 24.4cm(9.6in) PS/2KBMS CPU_FAN USB56 ATX12V LGA775 HDMI 1394 ESATA USB34 LAN1_USB12 JMB381 Intel G43 AUDIO CHA_FAN PCIEX1_1 SATA12 PCIEX16 81111C Intel ICH10 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell PCIEX1_2 CMOS Power BIOS ALC1200 Marvell PCI1 6111B2 CHASSIS USBPW78 PRI_EIDE USB1112 USB910... -
Page 29: Jumpers
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. ASUS P3-P5G43... - Page 30 USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW5-6, USBPW1-4, USBPW78, USBPW9-12) These jumpers allow you to wake up the computer from S1 mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB device. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).
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Page 31: Connectors
The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. (black) Internal Audio Connector ASUS P3-P5G43... - Page 32 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device.
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Page 33: Sata Connectors
SATA cable to SATA1 connector and the other side to a SATA device. • Connect the Straight-out side of the SATA cable to SATA2 connector and the Straight-out side other side to a SATA device. ASUS P3-P5G43... - Page 34 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB90, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
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Page 35: Fan Connectors
These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN CHA_FAN +12V Rotation Fan Connectors Only the CPU-FAN connector support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. ASUS P3-P5G43... -
Page 36: Intrusion Connector
Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. -
Page 37: Atx Power Connector
The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements. ASUS P3-P5G43 3-11... - Page 38 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER RESET IDE_LED PWRSW Requires an ATX power supply System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
- Page 39 Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS P3-P5G43...
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Page 40: Managing And Updating Your Bios
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk. - Page 41 Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS P3-P5G43...
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Page 42: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>... -
Page 43: Afudos Utility
Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>... - Page 44 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
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Page 45: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility
4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD , the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. - Page 46 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so...
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Page 47: Asus Update Utility
4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you ® • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •... - Page 48 To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
- Page 49 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.
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Page 50: Bios Setup Program
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 (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 4-12... -
Page 51: Bios Menu Screen
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P3-P5G43 4-13... -
Page 52: Menu Items
4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that System Time [11:56:54] Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] or [SHIFT-TAB] to menu. For example, selecting Main select a field. Use [+] or [-] to shows the Main menu items. -
Page 53: Main Menu
Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. ASUS P3-P5G43 4-15... -
Page 54: Sata 1~2
4.3.3 SATA 1~2 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. SATA 1 Select the type of device connected to the system. -
Page 55: Storage Configuration
Windows XP environment. The AHCI mode is only supported by Windows Vista with OS built-in driver. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed throuh BIOS. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P3-P5G43 4-17... -
Page 56: System Information
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 4.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. -
Page 57: Advanced Menu
Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system. Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. ASUS P3-P5G43 4-19... - Page 58 The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency.
- Page 59 Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The values range from 0.8500V to 1.55V with a 0.00625V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] Setting a very high voltage may damage the component permanently, and setting a very low voltage may cause the system to become unstable. ASUS P3-P5G43 4-21...
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Page 60: Cpu Configuration
4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between Module Version: 3D.06 CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid Manufacturer: Intel ratio is set in CMOS Brand String: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz... - Page 61 ® ® [Enabled], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P3-P5G43 4-23...
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Page 62: Chipset
4.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Configure North Bridge Advanced Chipset Settings features. WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. - Page 63 96MB for playing and storing the decrypted contents. The operation system and other programs cannot use this reserved memory, and Vista Aero (DWM) is disabled. Feature PAVP Lite PAVP Paranoid Compressed video buffer is encrypted HW 128-bit AES decryption Protected memory (96MB reserved during boot) ASUS P3-P5G43 4-25...
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Page 64: South Bridge Configuration
South Bridge Configuration South Bridge Chipset Configuration Options Enabled Audio Controller [Enabled] Disabled Front Panel Type Audio] Options SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF Output] Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type. -
Page 65: Onboard Devices Configuration
Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Marvell IDE controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Marvell IDE controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 1394 controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable 1394 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P3-P5G43 4-27... -
Page 66: Usb Configuration
4.4.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Options Options Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 Disabled Enabled USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller... -
Page 67: Pci Pnp
When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P3-P5G43 4-29... -
Page 68: Power Menu
Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state Suspend Mode [Auto] used for System... -
Page 69: Apm Configuration
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P3-P5G43 4-31... -
Page 70: Hardware Monitor
4.5.5 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [39ºC/102ºF] MB Temperature [30ºC/86ºF] CPU Fan Speed [4891RPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Select Screen VCORE Voltage [1.344V] Select Item 3.3V Voltage [3.152V] Change Field... -
Page 71: Boot Menu
Select Item The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of Enter Go to Sub-screen General Help devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xx Drive] [Disabled] Save and Exit Exit ASUS P3-P5G43 4-33... -
Page 72: Boot Settings Configuration
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Allows you to set display mode for Option ROM. -
Page 73: Security
<Enter>. The message “Password uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “3.2 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS P3-P5G43 4-35... -
Page 74: Change User Password
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. <Enter> to change Security Settings password. <Enter> again to Supervisor Password : Installed disabled password. User Password : Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password... -
Page 75: Tools Menu
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. See section 4.1.2 for details. -
Page 76: Express Gate
4.7.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s first screen... -
Page 77: Ai Net 2
Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P3-P5G43 4-39... -
Page 78: Exit Menu
Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit &...