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  • Page 1 V7-series P5G43M ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User’s Manual...
  • 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

    ASUS Express Gate ............. 2-14 Chapter.3. Motherboard.info 3.1. Introduction................... 3-2 3.2. Motherboard.layout............... 3-2 3.3. Jumpers..................3-3 3.4. Connectors..................3-5 Chapter.4. BIOS.setup 4.1. Managing.and.updating.your.BIOS..........4-2 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 4-3...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ..........4-4 4.2. BIOS.setup.program..............4-5 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............4-6 4.2.2 Menu bar ................. 4-6 4.2.3 Navigation keys ............... 4-7 4.2.4 Menu items ..............4-7 4.2.5 Submenu items ............... 4-7 4.2.6 Configuration fields ............4-7 4.2.7...
  • Page 5 Table of contents 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............4-22 4.7.2 AI NET 2................ 4-22 4.8. Exit.menu..................4-23...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH 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.

  • Page 7: 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 8: About.this.guide

    About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Vintage V7-series P5G43M 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...
  • Page 9 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...

  • Page 10: System.package.contents

    Check your V7-series P5G43M system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item.description ASUS V7-series P5G43 barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis Cable •...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V7-series P5G43M. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

  • Page 12: Chapter.1. System.introduction

    The ASUS V7-series P5G43M is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Quad / Pentium ®...
  • Page 13 Push.button. Press this button to open the front panel cover. Front.panel.cover. These bays are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA optical drivers and 3.5-inch hard disk drivers. Power.button. Press this button to turn the system on. CF/MemoryStick /,Memory Stick Pro™ card slot Secure Digital™/Multimedia ® Card slot ASUS V7-series P5G43M...

  • 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. Do NOT cover the rear vent , and the ambient temperature is limited up to 35 to prevent the system from overheating. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.
  • Page 15 15. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 16. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 17. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. ASUS V7-series P5G43M...

  • Page 16: Voltage Selector

    18. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Headset. Port 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel 2-channel Light Blue...

  • Page 17: Internal.components

    11. PCI slots Power supply unit 12. Metal bracket lock CPU socket DIMM sockets Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide for installing additional system components and get assistance from professionals when you disassemble or assemble the system. ASUS V7-series P5G43M...

  • Page 18: Qualified Vendors Lists (Qvl)

    1.5 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz.capability DIMM. Timing. Support Vendor Part.No. Size Brand Chip.NO. DIMM. Voltage (BIOS) Crucial BL12864AA1065.8FE5 1024MB Heat-Sink Package • • Crucial CT25664AA1067.16FE1 2048MB Micron 9DJKH D9JKH 7-7-7-13 • • G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-2GBPI 2048MB(kit of 2) Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.1V • •...
  • Page 19 • • GEIL GX24GB6400DC 2048MB GEIL Heat-SinkPackage • • Kingmax KLDC28F-A8KI5 512MB Kingmax KKA8FF1XF-JFS-25A • • Kingmax KKB8FFBXF-CFA-25U 1024MB Kingmax KLDD48F-B8KB5 • • • kingmax KLDE88F-B8KB5 2048MB kingmax KKB8FFBXF-CFA-25U • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS V7-series P5G43M...
  • Page 20 DDR2-800MHz.capability DIMM.Support Timing. Vendor Part.No. Size Brand ChipNO. DIMM. Voltage (BIOS) Kingston KVR800D2N6/ 512 512MB Elpida E5108AJBG-8E-E 1.8V • • • Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN 1024M(Kitof2) Kingston Heat-SinkPackage 4-4-4-12 2.0V • • • Kingston KHX6400D2LL/1G 1024MB Kingston Heat-SinkPackage 4-4-4-12 2.0V • • •...
  • Page 21 1024MB Elixir N2TU51280BE- • • • 3C639009W1CF KINGBOX 512MB667MHz 512MB KINGBOX EPD264082200-4 • • • KINGBOX DDRII1G667MHz 1024MB KINGBOX EPD264082200-4 • • • Leadmax LRMP512U64A8-Y5 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-Y5C702AA • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS V7-series P5G43M 1-11...

  • Page 22: Dimm Support

    Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 Chapter 1: System introduction...
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.

  • Page 24: Chapter.2. Starting.up

    Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different operating system versions. • 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. Chapter 2: Starting up...

  • Page 25: Running The Support Dvd

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS.InstAll-.Drivers.Installation.Wizard Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Intel.Chipset.Inf.Update.Program Installs the Intel chipset Inf update program.

  • Page 26: 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 you can connect to the ASUS website.

  • Page 27: Asus Contact Information

    2.3.3. ASUS.Contact.information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS V7-series P5G43M...

  • Page 28: Other Information

    2.3.4. Other.information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard.Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. ASUSTeK Computer INC.
  • Page 29 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 DVD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS V7-series P5G43M...

  • Page 30: Software.information

    View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. 2.4.1. ASUS.AI.Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently- used applications. Installing.AI.Manager To install AI Manager on your computer: Place the support CD in the optical drive.
  • Page 31 AI.Manager.quick.bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to display the menu’s contents. Close.button Maximize./.restore.button...
  • Page 32 AI Security AI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB flash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access. To.lock.a.device: 1. When using AI Security for the first time, you are asked to set a password.
  • Page 33 AI Gear provides four system performance modes that allows you to select the best settings for your computing needs. This utility adjusts the processor frequency and voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption. Select your preferred mode, then click Yes to confirm your selection. ASUS V7-series P5G43M 2-11...
  • Page 34 AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and the voltage output. You can adjust the values as you need. Click the Temperature, Voltage, or Fan.Speed.tab, then select an item to enable and change the value by dragging the bar. My.Favorites My.Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching for the applications throughout your computer.
  • Page 35 Support Click any links on the Support.window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. Information Click the tab on the Information.window to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory.

  • Page 36: Asus Express Gate

    2.4.2. ASUS.Express.Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer, you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares.
  • Page 37 The very first time you enter the Express Gate environment (by launching either web or Skype from the first screen), a first time wizard will guide you through basic Express Gate configurations. Basic configurations include language, date and time and screen resolution. ASUS V7-series P5G43M 2-15...
  • Page 38 Once inside the Express Gate environment, click on the icons on the LaunchBar, by default at bottom of the screen, to launch or switch between softwares. You can re-arrange, re-size and move windows. Bring a window to the foreground by clicking within it or by clicking on its corresponding software icon.
  • Page 39 The first-time Wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. Screen.Settings: Choose the most optimal screen resolution for your display. • Volume Control: Control the volume for your speaker output, microphone • input, etc. ASUS V7-series P5G43M 2-17...
  • Page 40 USB drive. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to USB drives only. Shows network status; click to configure network.
  • Page 41 Click to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc). Click to show the “ASUS Utility” panel (if supported). Click to show “About Express Gate.” Click to open Express Gate Help. Click to bring up power options window to boot to OS, restart or power down.
  • Page 42 Make the proper network configurations. Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it. • If you use a network cable connected to a home router (which is then connected to your DSL/cable modem), enable LAN1. • The most common scenario is for your computer to automatically obtain network settings (i.e.
  • Page 43 Help View mode selection Shows. the.image. folder(s) found.in.your. hard.drive. or.external. devices Shows.user- created.image. album(s) Image.control. ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard.chipset- controlled.onboard.SATA.ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. ASUS V7-series P5G43M 2-21...
  • Page 44 Express Gate software will be released regularly, adding refinements or new applications. You can find original version of the software on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. To update Express Gate Double-click the Express Gate setup file to start software update.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about he motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

  • Page 46: Chapter.3. Motherboard.info

    Introduction The Vintage V7-series P5G43M barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout Chapter 3: Motherboard info...

  • Page 47: Jumpers

    • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required before you use the C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS V7-series P5G43M...
  • Page 48 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, USBPW7-12) Set the jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

  • Page 49: 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 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. ASUS V7-series P5G43M...
  • Page 50 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W.
  • Page 51 Install the Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. ® 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. ASUS V7-series P5G43M...
  • Page 52 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 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. Drive.jumper.setting Mode.of.
  • Page 53 BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. •. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS V7-series P5G43M...
  • Page 54 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 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.
  • Page 55 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. ASUS V7-series P5G43M 3-11...
  • Page 56 3-12 Chapter 3: Motherboard info...
  • Page 57 Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

  • Page 58: Chapter.4. Bios.setup

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 4.1.1. ASUS.Update.utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. ®...

  • Page 59: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 4.1.2. ASUS.EZ.Flash.2.utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways: Press <Alt>.+.<F2>...

  • Page 60: Asus Crashfree Bios

    4.1.3. ASUS.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.

  • Page 61: 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 at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS V7-series P5G43M...

  • Page 62: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1. BIOS.menu.screen Menu.items Menu.bar Configuration fields General.help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or System Time [00:31:48] [SHIFT-TAB] to select System Date [Tue 07/28/2009] a field. Use [+] or [-] to SATA 1 :[Not Detected] configure system Time.

  • Page 63: Navigation Keys

    Press the Scroll.bar <Up>./.<Down> arrow keys or <Page.Up>./<Page.Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.9. General.help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS V7-series P5G43M...

  • Page 64: Main.menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 4.2.1.BIOS.menu.screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced...

  • Page 65: Storage Configuration

    SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] ASUS V7-series P5G43M...

  • Page 66: System Information

    Due to Intel chipset driver support regulation, the AHCI mode is not supported in 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 through BIOS.

  • Page 67: Advanced.menu

    Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by ® Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems ® and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS V7-series P5G43M 4-11...

  • Page 68: Chipset

    CPU.TM.function.[Enabled] Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating ® protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable.Bit.Capability.[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0).

  • Page 69: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel.Port.Address.[378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel.Port.Mode.[ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ASUS V7-series P5G43M 4-13...

  • Page 70: Usb Configuration

    ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 4.4.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.

  • Page 71: 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 V7-series P5G43M 4-15...

  • Page 72: 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 73: Apm Configuration

    RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.5. Hardware.Monitor CPU.Temperature.[xxxºC/xxxºF].or.[Ignored] MB.Temperature.[xxxºC/xxxºF].or.[Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. ASUS V7-series P5G43M 4-17...
  • Page 74 CPU.Fan.Speed.[xxxxRPM].or.[Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU 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.

  • Page 75: Boot.menu

    The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Removable Dev] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device suring system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: ®...

  • Page 76: Security

    Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait.For.‘F1’.If.Error.[Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST.
  • Page 77 Password.Check.[Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS V7-series P5G43M 4-21...

  • Page 78: 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. Please see section 5.1.2 for details.

  • Page 79: Exit.menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit.&.Save.Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS V7-series P5G43M 4-23...
  • Page 80 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

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