Asus T3-P5G43 User Manual

T-P5G43ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43*

xSystem package contentsCheck your T-P5G43 system package for the following items.If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer imm

A-2 AppendixA.1 PowersupplyspecicationsOutput characteristicsOutput voltageLoad range Surge <10msRegulation Ripple and noiseMin Max (%) Vpp Vpp

A-3ASUS T-P5P43A.3 Using the Remote Control (optional)Use the remote control to launch the Media Center program to play media les such as music and

A-4 AppendixNo. Button Description4. Fast-foward Press to fast-forward a media le.5. Next track Press to go to the next track.6. InformationPress to

A-5ASUS T-P5P43A.4 Integrating AHCI driver to Windows® XP installationnLite allows you to integrate the AHCI driver into the Windows® XP installati

A-6 Appendix7. Click Insert > Multiple driver folder to select the AHCI folder, then click OK. Select the driver path and click OK. Select Intel(R

T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43*Chapter 1System introductionThis chapter gives a general description of ASUS T-P5G43. The chapter lists the system features includi

1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS T-P5G43!ASUS T-P5G43 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile hom

1-3ASUS T-P5G431. Drive door. Open this door to access the optical drive.2. Power button . Press this button to turn the system on/off.3. HDD LED

1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction1.2.2 T4-P5G43 front panel21645External1. Drive door. Open this door to access the optical drive.2. Front panel I

1-5ASUS T-P5G437. USB 2.0 ports 2.0. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, pri

1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction1.3 Rear panelThe system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connec

1-7ASUS T-P5G4322. External SATA port. This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive.DO NOT insert different connectors into the exter

1-8 Chapter 1: System introduction1.4 Internal componentsThe illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and

1-9ASUS T-P5G431. ASUS motherboard2. LGA775 socket with PnP cap3. DIMM sockets for DDR24. Serial ATA connectors5. PCI Express™ x16 slot for discr

iiCopyright © 2008 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

1-10 Chapter 1: System introduction

T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43*Chapter 2This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.Basic installation* Only some

2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation2.1 PreparationBefore you proceed, ensure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system.Basic c

2-3ASUS T-P5G433. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis.4. Lift the cover, then set asid

2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation2.4 Power supply unitYou need to turn over the power supply unit (PSU) section on the side before you can install a

2-5ASUS T-P5G432.5 CPU installation• Your boxed Intel® LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, an

2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and for

2-7ASUS T-P5G432.5.2 Installing CPU fan and heatsink assemblyThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to e

2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation2.6 Installing a DIMMThe system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM

2-9ASUS T-P5G43Vendor Part No. Size Chip No. C/L BrandDIMM supportA* B*Apacer 78.A1G9O.9K4 2GB DS AM4B5808CQJS7E N/A APACER • •CORSAIR VS1GB667D2 1GB

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installationDDR2(800MHz)QualiedVendorsListVendor Part No. SizeSS/ DSChip No. C/L BrandDIMM supportA* B*A-DATA M2OAD6H3J417

2-11ASUS T-P5G43DDR2(800MHz)QualiedVendorsListVendor Part No. SizeSS/ DSChip No. C/L BrandDIMM supportA* B*Qimonda HYS64T256020EU-25F-C2 2GB DS

2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation2.6.2 DIMM installationTo install a DDR2 DIMM:1. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard.2. Unlock a socke

2-13ASUS T-P5G432.7 Installing an expansion cardIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one PCI and one PCI Expre

2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation2.7.2 Expansion card installationTo install an expansion card:1. Before installing the expansion card, read the do

2-15ASUS T-P5G43When using a PCI card on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Othe

2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk driveThe system supports one Serial ATA hard disk drive.To install a Serial ATA ha

2-17ASUS T-P5G432.10 Replacing the power supply unitReplace the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and reconnecting the c

2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation2.11 Replacing the coverTo replace the cover:1. Turn the chassis upright.2. Position the front edge of the cover

T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43*Chapter 3Starting upThis chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.* Only some of

ivContents3.3.1 Running the support CD ... 3-33.3.2 Drivers menu ...

3-2 Chapter 3: Starting up3.1 Installing an operating systemThe barebone system supports Windows® 32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / 64-bit XP / 64-bit Vista

3-3ASUS T-P5G433.3.1 Running the support CDTo begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drive

3-4 Chapter 3: Starting up3.3.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the

3-5ASUS T-P5G433.3.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Install

3-6 Chapter 3: Starting up3.3.4 ASUS contact informationThe Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information.ASUS UpdateInstalls the ASUS Update tha

3-7ASUS T-P5G43ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Within a few seconds

3-8 Chapter 3: Starting upThe First ScreenExpress Gate’s rst screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer. From here, y

3-9ASUS T-P5G43Knowing the Express Gate hot-keysHere is a list of common-used hot-keys for Express Gate.In the First Screen:Key FunctionPAUSE/BREAK Po

3-10 Chapter 3: Starting upUsingtheCongurationPanelUse the conguration panel to change various Express Gate settings.• Screen Settings: Choose t

3-11ASUS T-P5G43Using the LaunchBarThe LaunchBar has several system icons that show you various system statuses and let you congure individual Expres

vContents5.4 Advanced menu ... 5-185.4.1 CPU Conguration ...

3-12 Chapter 3: Starting upNetworkPower offEnter OSCancel and return to Express Gate RestartCheck to save userproleOpenCongurationPanel Click to

3-13ASUS T-P5G433. Makethepropernetworkcongurations.Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it.• If you us

3-14 Chapter 3: Starting upUsing the Photo ManagerExpress Gate provides a easy-to-use Photo Manager that allows you to view pictures stored in your h

3-15ASUS T-P5G43ConguringExpressGateinBIOSSetupEnter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on E

3-16 Chapter 3: Starting up

4-1T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43*Chapter 4Motherboard infoThis chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes

4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info4.1 IntroductionThe motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T-P5G43 system. This chapter provides technical infor

4-3ASUS T-P5G434.3 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memo

4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info2. Keyboard/Mouse power (3-pin USB_KBMS_PW)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard / mouse wake-up a

4-5ASUS T-P5G434.4 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard.1. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN)The fan co

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)This connector is for an IDE 100/66 signal cable, a blue connector for the primary

4-7ASUS T-P5G434. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk dri

4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info5. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound source

5-1T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43*Chapter 5BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS paramete

5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

5-3ASUS T-P5G43To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard.2. S

5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1.3 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with

5-5ASUS T-P5G43UpdatingtheBIOSleTo update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest

5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

5-7ASUS T-P5G43Recovering the BIOS from the support CDTo recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk drive, the

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setupInstalling ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Cli

5-9ASUS T-P5G433. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through the Intern

5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setupUpdatingtheBIOSthroughaBIOSleTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Window

5-11ASUS T-P5G435.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described

5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.1 BIOS menu screen• The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly

5-13ASUS T-P5G435.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the

5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

5-15ASUS T-P5G435.3.3 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a sep

5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setupPIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Co

5-17ASUS T-P5G435.3.5 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items

viiiAbout this guideAudienceThis guide provides general information and installation instructions about ASUS T-P5G43 barebone system. This guide is in

5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

5-19ASUS T-P5G43CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]Allows you to adjust the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Conguration options: [Auto]

5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.2 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> t

5-21ASUS T-P5G435.4.3 OnboardDevicesCongurationOnboard Devices CongurationHigh Denition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] SPDIF_OU

5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setupUSB Function [Enabled]Allows you to select the USB function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The USB Devices Enab

5-23ASUS T-P5G43USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]Enables or disables the USB 2.0 Controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]The USB 2.0 Controll

5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI

5-25ASUS T-P5G435.5.5 APMCongurationAPM CongurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Power On By PCI Devices

5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setupPower On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI Expr

5-27ASUS T-P5G435.5.6 Hardware MonitorHardware MonitorCPU Temperature [45ºC/113ºF]MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF]CPU Fan Speed [1190RPM]Smart Q-Fan

ixConventions used in this guideWARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent dam

5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

5-29ASUS T-P5G435.6.2 BootSettingsConguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitBoot

5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setupIf you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.3 Ju

5-31ASUS T-P5G43User Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options: [No Acc

5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.7 Tools menuASUS EZ Flash 2Express Gate [Enabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Reset User Data [No] LED POSTER CONFI

5-33ASUS T-P5G435.7.2 Express GateAllows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on

5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setupThe following items appear only in some models with LED Display features. 5.7.3 LEDPosterCongurationTurn On/Off LED Time

5-35ASUS T-P5G43Exit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you m

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A-1T3-P5P43 T4-P5P43*AppendixAppendixThe Appendix includes the power supply unit specication, remote control for this system, as well as the integra