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Asus V-Series P5P43 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 V-Series P5P43 ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) Installation 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

    Table of contents Notices......................vi Safety.information..................vii About.this.guide..................viii System.package.contents................x Chapter.1. System.introduction 1.1. Welcome!..................1-2 1.2. Front.panel..................1-2 1.3. Rear.panel..................1-4 Voltage selector ................1-7 1.4. Internal.components..............1-8 Chapter.2. Basic.installation 2.1.
  • Page 4 Managing.and.updating.your.BIOS..........5-2 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............5-2 5.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........5-5 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 5-6 5.1.4 AFUDOS utility ..............5-7 5.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........5-9 5.2. BIOS.setup.program..............5-10 5.2.1...
  • Page 5 Boot.menu................... 5-30 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............5-30 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 5-31 5.6.3 Security ................. 5-32 5.7. Tools.menu.................. 5-34 5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............5-34 5.7.2 Express Gate ..............5-35 5.7.3 AI NET 2................ 5-36 5.8. Exit.menu..................5-37...

  • Page 6: 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 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 V-Series P5P43 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

    System package contents Check your V-Series P5P43 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item.description ASUS V-Series P5P43 barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit •...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives you a general description of the ASUS V-Series P5P43. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

  • Page 12: Chapter.1. System.introduction

    Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS V-Series P5P43! The ASUS V-Series P5P43 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 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium...
  • Page 13 Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. IEEE1394 port. This V-series provide V2/V3 two types of front panel for users to choose, please refer to your product package for the front panel type you purchased. ASUS V-Series P5P43...

  • 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. Voltage.selector..This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. See the section “Voltage selector”...
  • Page 15 Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Ou Rear Speaker Out Gray – – – Side Speaker Out ASUS V-Series P5P43...
  • Page 16 15. Antenna.jack. This jack is on the onboard wireless LAN module that allows you to set up a wireless network and exchange information with other wireless devices without tangling cables and wires. Connect the moveable omni-directional antenna to this jack. 16..

  • Page 17: Voltage Selector

    If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set this switch to 230 V. 115V/230V Voltage.selector Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! ASUS V-Series P5P43...

  • Page 18: Internal.components

    The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. P5QL-M DELUXE/WIFI-AP Front panel cover ASUS motherboard 5.25-inch optical drive bays PCI Express x16 slot Floppy disk drive bay 10. PCI Express x1 slot Hard disk drive bay 11.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.

  • Page 20: Chapter.2. Basic.installation

    Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system. Basic.components.to.install 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive 6.

  • Page 21: Removing.the.side.cover.and.front.panel.assembly

    Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until they disengage from the chassis. Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until the hinge-like tabs on the right side of the assembly are exposed. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside. Air.duct Chassis.tab.holes ASUS V-Series P5P43...

  • Page 22: Central.processing.unit.(Cpu)

    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 23 (4B). CPU.notch Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Gold. triangle. mark Alignment.key ASUS V-Series P5P43...

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    Apply Thermal Interface Material on the CPU before closing the load plate. DO.NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, make sure to wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
  • Page 25 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN P5QL-M DELUXE/WIFI-AP P5QL-M DELUXE/WIFI-AP CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS V-Series P5P43...

  • Page 26: Installing.a.dimm

    P5QL-M DELUXE/WIFI-AP 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 • This chipset officially supports DDR2-800 MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2-1066 MHz. See the table below. DDR2 1333 1066* 1333 1333...

  • Page 27: Memory Configurations

    DDR2-667 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with CL=3 will be downgraded to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. ASUS V-Series P5P43...
  • Page 28 P5QL-M Delux/WiFi-AP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List DIMM.support Chip. Vendor Part.No. Size .Chip.No. Brand Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 512MB HY5PS12821EFP-Y5 Hynix • • Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G HY5PS12821EFP-Y5 Hynix • • Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G 7RE22 D9HNL Micron • • Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 512MB SO1237650821 SBP D6408TR4C Kingston • • GL25USL074905PECNB Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G E1108ACBG-8E-E 0813A90CC Elpida...
  • Page 29 • UMAX D46701GP3-63BJU U2S12D30YP-6E UMAX • • UMAX D46702GP0-73BCU U2S24D30TP-6E UMAX • • DDR2-667U 1G HY5PS12821BFP-E3 A Hynix • • KINGBOX 512MB 667MHz 512MB EPD264082200-4 KINGBOX • • KINGBOX DDRII 1G 667MHz EPD264082200-4 KINGBOX • • ASUS V-Series P5P43 2-11...
  • Page 30 DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List DIMM.support Chip. Vendor Part.No. Size .Chip.No. Brand Kingston KHX6400D2LL/1G Heat-Sink Package Kingston • • Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN 512MB Heat-Sink Package Kingston • • Kingston KVR800D2N5/512 512MB V59C1512804QCF25SY032 Promos • • 406PECPA Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G V59C1512804QCF25S0061 Promos • • 904PECJA Kingston KHX6400D2K2/2G 1G(Kit of 2) Heat-Sink Package Kingston...
  • Page 31 • • G.SKILL F2-6400CL5Q-16GNQ Heat-Sink Package G.SKILL • • G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-1GBNQ 512MB(Kit 5-5- Heat-Sink Package G.SKILL • • of 2) 5-15 OCZ2RPR8002GK Heat-Sink Package • • OCZ2G800R22GK Heat-Sink Package • • (continued on the next page) ASUS V-Series P5P43 2-13...
  • Page 32 DIMM.support Chip. Vendor Part.No. Size .Chip.No. Brand OCZ2P800R22GK Heat-Sink Package • • OCZ2VU8004GK Heat-Sink Package • • OCZ2P8004GK Heat-Sink Package • • Elixir M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C N2TU51280BE-25C802006Z1DV Elixir • • AENEON AET660UD00-25DB98X 512MB AET93F25DB 0621 AENEON • • AENEON AET760UD00-25DB97X AET93R25DB 0640 AENEON AENEON AET760UD00-25DC08X...
  • Page 33 A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. •. B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/800/1066 MHz QVL. ASUS V-Series P5P43 2-15...

  • Page 34: Installing A Ddr2 Dimm

    2.5.2. Installing.a.DDR2.DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR2.DIMM.notch by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 35: Expansion.slots

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the 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. ASUS V-Series P5P43 2-17...
  • Page 36 Interrupt.assignments Standard.Function System Timer Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard Free Free Communications Port (COM1) Free Standard floppy Free System CMOS/real time clock Microsoft acpi-Compliant system Free Free Free Numeric data processor Free Intel ICH10Family SMBus Controller-3A30 ® 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation...
  • Page 37 — — — Onchip SATA 2 — — — used — — — — PCI slot 1 shared shared shared shared — — — — PCI slot 2 shared shared shared shared — — — — ASUS V-Series P5P43 2-19...

  • Page 38: Pci Slots

    2.6.3. PCI.slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.6.4. PCI.Express.x1.slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

  • Page 39: Installing.an.optical.drive

    Connect one end of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE interface at the back of the optical drive, matching the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface. IDE.ribbon.cable Power.cable ASUS V-Series P5P43 2-21...

  • Page 40: Installing.a.hard.disk.drive

    Connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard. See page 4-7 for the location of this connector. Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel. Replace the front panel. Installing a hard disk drive To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: Carefully place the hard disk into the the lowest 3.5-inch drive slot (without...
  • Page 41 Follow steps 1-2 of the previous section. Connect the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the motherboard. See page 4-7 for the location of the connector. IDE.ribbon.cable Power.cable ASUS V-Series P5P43 2-23...

  • Page 42: Installing.the.card.reader

    • If you will install only one hard disk drive, make sure to configure your hard disk drive as Master device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug. Refer to the HDD documentation on how to set the drive as a Master device.
  • Page 43 Secure the card reader module with two screws on both sides. remove the metal plate cover and install the card reader module here Connect the USB cable of the card reader to the USB connector on the motherboard. ASUS V-Series P5P43 2-25...

  • Page 44: 2.10 Installing A Floppy Disk Drive

    2.10 Installing a floppy disk drive The system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for a floppy disk drive. To install a floppy disk drive: Remove the drive slot metal plate cover. remove the metal plate cover and install the card reader module here Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the floppy drive bay until the screw holes align with the holes on the bay.

  • Page 45: 2.11 Re-Connecting Cables

    P5QL-M DELUXE/WIFI-AP * Requires an ATX power supply P5QL-M DELUXE/WIFI-AP System panel connector Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. ASUS V-Series P5P43 2-27...

  • Page 46: 2.12 Reinstalling The Cover

    2.12 Reinstalling the cover If you installed an optical and/or floppy disk drive, remove the bay cover(s) on the front panel assembly before reinstalling it to the chassis. To do this: Locate the bay cover locks. Press the locks outward to release the bay cover.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.

  • Page 48: Chapter.3. 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 for updates. Chapter 3: Starting up...

  • Page 49: 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-Installation.Wizard.for.Anti-Virus.and.Drivers.Utility Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Norton.Internet.Security.2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008. Intel.Chipset.Inf.Update.Program Installs the Intel chipset Inf update program.

  • Page 50: 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 51 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. Ulead.Burn..Now Installs the Ulead Burn. Now application for Audio DVD,CD and data disc creation. You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library DVD. ASUS V-Series P5P43...
  • Page 52 Ulead.Photolmpact.12.SE Installs the Photolmpact image editing software. Chapter 3: Starting up...

  • Page 53: 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 Acrobat Reader from the ASUS Superb Software Library DVD before ® ® opening a user manual file. Realtek.HD.Audio.User’s.Manual Allows you to open the Realtek HD audio user’s manual.

  • Page 54: Make Disk Menu

    3.3.4. Make.Disk.menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Make.JMicron.JMB363.RAID/AHCI.Controller.Driver.disk Allows you to create a JMicron JMB363 RAID/AHCI Controller driver disk Make.Intel .ICH10R.RAID/AHCI.Controller.Driver.disk ® Allows you to create a JMicron JMB363 RAID/AHCI Controller driver disk Chapter 3: Starting up...

  • Page 55: Asus Contact Information

    3.3.5. 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 V-Series P5P43...

  • Page 56: Other Information

    3.3.6. 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. Browse.this.DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.
  • Page 57 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 V-Series P5P43 3-11...

  • Page 58: Software.information

    Autorun feature. If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation.
  • Page 59 When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor.panels section for details. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS V-Series P5P43 3-13...
  • Page 60 Hardware.monitor.panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable.Monitoring.Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.
  • Page 61 You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. DMI.browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI. Information to display the available information. ASUS V-Series P5P43 3-15...
  • Page 62 PCI.browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI.Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
  • Page 63 Sensor/Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, change temperature scale, or enable the Q-Fan feature. Loads.the.default. threshold.values.for. Cancels.or. Loads.your.saved. each.sensor ignores.your. configuration changes Applies.your. Saves.your. changes configuration ASUS V-Series P5P43 3-17...
  • Page 64 3-18 Chapter 3: Starting up...
  • Page 65 Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about he motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

  • Page 66: Introduction

    Introduction The Vintage V-Series P5P43 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout 24.4cm(9.6in) ATX12V CPU_FAN PWR_FAN KB_USB56 Super COM1 LAN2_USB34 LGA775 F_ESATA12 LAN1_USB12 8111C...

  • Page 67: Jumpers

    You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS V-Series P5P43...

  • Page 68: Connectors

    Connectors Floppy.disk.drive.connector.(34-1.pin.FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
  • Page 69 IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 / 33 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS V-Series P5P43...
  • Page 70 ICH10R.Serial.ATA.connectors. (7-pin.SATA1,.SATA2,.SATA3,.SATA4,.SATA.5,.SATA.6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 P5QL-M DELUXE/WIFI-AP P5QL-M DELUXE/WIFI-AP SATA connectors(ICH10R ® right angle side Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device.
  • Page 71 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.
  • Page 72 CHA_FAN P5QL-M DELUXE/WIFI-AP P5QL-M DELUXE/WIFI-AP fan connectors Only the CPU-FAN connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN feature. Serial.port.connector.(10-1.pin.COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
  • Page 73 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 [AC'97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD.Audio]..See section 5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ASUS V-Series P5P43...
  • Page 74 11.. 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. EATX12V EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts...
  • Page 75 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 V-Series P5P43 4-11...
  • Page 76 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard info...
  • Page 77 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

  • Page 78: Chapter.5. Bios.setup

    USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1. ASUS.Update.utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you ®...
  • Page 79 BIOS using this utility. ® Updating.the.BIOS.through.the.Internet 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 the...
  • Page 80 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 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 a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 81: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    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 V-Series P5P43...

  • Page 82: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    5.1.3. 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 83: Afudos Utility

    The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 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. ASUS V-Series P5P43...
  • Page 84 A:\>afudos /iP5QLM.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5QLM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..

  • Page 85: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    5.1.5. 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 86: 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. 5-10...

  • Page 87: 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 V-Series P5P43 5-11...

  • Page 88: Menu Items

    5.2.4. Menu.items The highlighted item on the menu bar Use [ENTER], [TAB], System Time [06:22:54] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Fri 03/09/2007] displays the specific items for that select a field. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [+] or [-] to SATA 1 [Not Detected] menu.

  • Page 89: Main.menu

    5.3.2. System.Date.[Day.xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.3. Legacy.Diskette.A.[1.44M,.3.5.in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360k, 5.25 in.] [1.2M, 5.25 in.] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS V-Series P5P43 5-13...

  • Page 90: Sata 1~6

    5.3.4. SATA.1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE 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 91: Storage Configuration

    If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the defaul setting [IDE]. If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. ASUS V-Series P5P43 5-15...

  • Page 92: System Information

    Hard.Disk.Write.Protect.[Disabled]. Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed throuh BIOS. Confiuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA.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] 5.3.6.

  • Page 93: 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 V-Series P5P43 5-17...
  • Page 94 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 95 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 V-Series P5P43 5-19...

  • Page 96: Cpu Configuration

    5.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the Configure advanced CPU settings FSB Frequency. Module Version: 3D.06 NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and Manufacturer: Intel...
  • Page 97 ® [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 V-Series P5P43 5-21...

  • Page 98: Chipset

    5.4.3. 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 99: Onboard Devices Configuration

    [Disabled] J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] Controller Mode [IDE] JMicron SATA/RAID OptRom [Enabled] 1394 Controller [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] ASUS V-Series P5P43 5-23...
  • Page 100 Onboard.PCIEX.GbE.Lan1.[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCIEX GbE LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN1 Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the LAN option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled.

  • Page 101: Usb Configuration

    If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB.Functions.[Enabled] Allows you to disable or select the different values of the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB.2.0.Controller.[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS V-Series P5P43 5-25...

  • Page 102: Pci Pnp

    Legacy.USB.Support.[Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled.

  • Page 103: Power.menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS V-Series P5P43 5-27...

  • Page 104: Apm Configuration

    5.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration <Enter> to select whether or not to Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] restart the system after AC power Resume On By PS/2 KB/MOUSE [Disabled] loss. Resume On Ring [Disabled] Resume On PCI Devices/LAN [Disabled] Resume On PCIE Devices [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm...

  • Page 105: Hardware Monitor

    (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. Chassis.Q-Fan.Control.[Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Chassis Q-Fan control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS V-Series P5P43 5-29...

  • Page 106: Boot.menu

    Power.Fan.Speed.[Ignored].or.[N/A] 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.

  • Page 107: Boot Settings Configuration

    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] Allows you to set display mode for Option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup.Num-Lock.[On]...

  • Page 108: Security

    5.6.3. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter> again to User Password : Not Installed disabled password.
  • Page 109 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 V-Series P5P43 5-33...

  • Page 110: Tools.menu

    5.7.1.. 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 5.1.2 for details.
  • Page 111 5.7.2. 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 112: Ai Net 2

    5.7.3. AI.NET.2 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN Pair Status Length cable during POST. It will take 3 to 10 seconds to diagnose LAN cable. 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...

  • Page 113: Exit.menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS V-Series P5P43 5-37...
  • Page 114 5-38 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...

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