Asus P5G43T-M PRO Specifications Page 1

MotherboardP5G43T-M PRO

xP5G43T-M PRO specications summaryASUS exclusive overclocking featuresSFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB tuning from 200MHz to 800MHz at 1M

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-1Chapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P5G43T-M PRO motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introductionPCI Express architecturePCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that replaces the existing PCI. With

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-3• ASUS Express Gate supports le uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. It supports le downloading to USB devices only

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change a

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-51.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboar

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Motherboard layoutP5G43T-M PROPCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCI1PCI2PRI_IDEUSB78USB910USB1112AAFPATX12VEATXPWRCPU_FANLithiu

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-71.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core�2 Extreme

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introductionTo prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.2. Press the load

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-96. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that

iiE4953First Edition V1 August 2009Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softw

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and f

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-113. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modul

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-131.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• Alway

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSBrand Chip NO.Timing DIMM (BIOS)VoltageDIMM SupportA* B*G.SKILL F

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-15DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSBrand Chip NO.Timing DIMM (BIOS)VoltageDIMM SupportA* B*ASINT SLY3128M8-EDJE 10

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionSS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-171.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-191.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear

iiiNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors5 6 7 89101152 31441113121. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (purple).

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-21Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are availab

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-234. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.S

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction6. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-257. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.P5G43T-M PROP5G43T-M PRO Sy

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 1-2710. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that suppor

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Oper

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-1Chapter 2BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS

iv1.10 Connectors ... 1-201.10.1 Rear panel connectors ...

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS informationASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36Current ROMUpdate ROMA:NoteFLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005PATH: A:\ BOARD: P5G43T-M

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-32. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when don

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens inclu

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-52.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system conguration.Adv

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2.3 Navigation keysAt the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-72.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system inf

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS informationLBA/Large Mode [Auto]Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports th

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-92.3.5 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS informationFSB / CPU External Frequency SynchronizationFSB Frequency [xxx]Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to t

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-11VTT CPU Over Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the VTT CPU Over Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. Press <+> / <->

v2.4.6 PCI PnP ... 2-152.5 Power menu ...

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS informationThe following item appears only when you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technolo

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-132.4.4 Onboard Devices CongurationHigh Denition Audio [Enabled]Allows you to set the High Denition Audio controller. Congura

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS informationThe Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-152.4.6 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IR

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI)

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-17CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan control. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Chassis

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS informationAddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Curr

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-19After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.User Access Leve

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

ASUS P5G43T-M PRO 2-212.8 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or disca

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

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information

viiOperation safety• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.• Before us

viiiWhere to nd more informationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.1. ASUS websitesThe A

ixCPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core�2 Extreme /Core�2 Quad /Core�2 Extreme /Core�2 Quad /Core�2 Quad / Core�2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core /Celeron® dua