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  • Page 1 P5P43TD PRO...
  • 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ......................vi Safety information ..................vii About this guide ..................vii P5P43TD PRO specifications summary ........... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........
  • Page 4 BIOS information 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 3 utility ........2-3 BIOS setup program ..............2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............2-5 2.2.2...
  • Page 5 Boot Device Priority ............2-20 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 2-20 2.7.3 Security ................. 2-21 Tools menu ................. 2-23 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............2-23 2.8.2 Express Gate ..............2-23 2.8.3 AI NET 2................ 2-23 Exit menu ..................2-24...
  • Page 6: Notices

    Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
  • Page 7: Safety Information

    DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides 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.
  • Page 9: P5P43Td Pro Specifications Summary

    12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6-ports at back panel) ASUS exclusive SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): overclocking features - FSB tuning from 200MHz to 800MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Special ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 features ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine...
  • Page 10 P5P43TD PRO specifications summary Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    ® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
  • Page 12: Innovative Asus Features

    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.
  • Page 13 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loading and intelligently moderating power in real-time.
  • Page 14: Before You Proceed

    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
  • Page 15: Motherboard Overview

    Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5P43TD PRO...
  • Page 16: Motherboard Layout

    1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-23 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-27 ATX12V) USB1112) CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin 1-22 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) CPU socket...
  • Page 17: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
  • Page 18 Press the load lever with your thumb Retention tab (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load lever Lift the load lever in the direction of the PnP cap...
  • Page 19 To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your finger directly. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. ASUS P5P43TD PRO...
  • Page 20: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ® ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel processor, the package includes the CPU fan and ®...
  • Page 21: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-11...
  • Page 22: System Memory

    Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A...
  • Page 23: Memory Configurations

    Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-13...
  • Page 24 P5P43TD PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability DIMM Support Chip Vendor Part No. Size Chip No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage Brand A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65- • 1.85 A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS...
  • Page 25 • Samsung M378B2873EH1-CH9 1024MB SS Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E • • • Samsung M391B2873DZ1-CH9 1024MB SS Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 • • • Samsung M378B5673DZ1-CH9 2048MB DS Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-15...
  • Page 26 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Timing DIMM Support Chip Vendor Part No. Size Chip No. DIMM Voltage Brand (BIOS) Samsung M378B5673EH1-CH9 2048MB DS Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E • • • Samsung M391B5673DZ1-CH9 2048MB DS Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 • • • Super W1333X2GB8 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package...
  • Page 27: Installing A Dimm

    Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the orange and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
  • Page 28: Removing A Dimm

    1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
  • Page 29: Expansion Slots

    This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-19...
  • Page 30: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 31: Connectors

    Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speaker in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-21...
  • Page 32: Internal Connectors

    Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 33 This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-23...
  • Page 34: Serial Ata Connectors (7-Pin Sata)

    Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. • Install the Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. ® • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows XP operating system on a hard disk drive ®...
  • Page 35: Ide Connector (40-1 Pin Pri_Eide)

    This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-25...
  • Page 36: System Panel Connector

    System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • 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. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 37: Front Panel Audio Connector

    Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. See section 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-27...
  • Page 38: Software Support

    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.
  • Page 39: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. ®...
  • Page 40: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
  • Page 41: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    2.1.3 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 or a USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 42: Bios Setup Program

    Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only a 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 can cause system boot failure! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard.
  • Page 43: Bios Menu Screen

    • 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.
  • Page 44: Navigation Keys

    2.2.3 Navigation keys 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. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu.
  • Page 45: Main Menu

    SATA device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5P43TD PRO...
  • Page 46: Storage Configuration

    LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers.
  • Page 47: System Information

    VTT CPU Voltage [Auto] SB Voltage [Auto] Mmeory Over Voltage [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] CPU Clock Skew [Auto] NB Clock Skew [Auto] CPU Margin Enhancement [Optimized] v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5P43TD PRO...
  • Page 48 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. 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. X.M.P.
  • Page 49 Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] [7 DRAM Clocks] [8 DRAM Clocks] [9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks] [11 DRAM Clocks] [12 DRAM Clocks] [13 DRAM Clocks] [14 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-11...
  • Page 50 3rd Information: 27-7-1-10-10 WRITE to PRE Delay [Auto] READ to PRE Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] [7 DRAM Clocks] [8 DRAM Clocks] [9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks] [11 DRAM Clocks] [12 DRAM Clocks] [13 DRAM Clocks] [14 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] PRE to PRE Delay [Auto]...
  • Page 51 100ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay 400ps] [Delay 500ps] ... [Delay 1100ps] [Delay 1200ps] [Delay 1300ps] [Delay 1400ps] CPU Margin Enhancement [Optimized] Allows you to set the CPU Margin Enhancement mode. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Compatible] [Performance Mode] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-13...
  • Page 52: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced...
  • Page 53: Chipset

    J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller item is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] JMicron SATA/RAID OptROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the JMicron SATA/RAID OptROM. This item appears only when the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller item is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-15...
  • Page 54: Usb Configuration

    Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1394 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the 1394 controller.
  • Page 55: 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 P5P43TD PRO 2-17...
  • Page 56: 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 Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state Suspend Mode [Auto]...
  • Page 57: Hardware Monitor

    The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the Power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-19...
  • Page 58: Boot Menu

    POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] 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] Sets the display mode for option ROM.
  • Page 59: Security

    [View Only] - allows access but does not allow change to any field. [Limited] - allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. [Full Access] - allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-21...
  • Page 60: Change User Password

    Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.
  • Page 61: Tools Menu

    2.8.1 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. Please see section 2.1.2 for details.
  • Page 62: 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 Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit system setup...

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