MotherboardP5P43TD/USB3
xP5P43TD/USB3 specications summary* Specications are subject to change without notice. ASUS Special featuresASUS Turbo Key ASUS EPU-4 Engine Stack
ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-1Chapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Dual channel DDR3 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz supportThis motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transf
ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-3ASUS Express GateExpress Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before e
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change a
ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-51.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboar
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Motherboard layout1.5.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1
ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 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 P5P43TD/USB3 1-96. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that
iiE5442First Edition V1 March 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa
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 P5P43TD/USB3 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 OverviewThis motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Mod
ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-131.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• You m
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introductionVendor Part No. SizeSS/DDChip BrandChip No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*KINGST
ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-15DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*G.SKILLF
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1066 MHz capabilitySS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted
ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 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 P5P43TD/USB3 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
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1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. LAN (R
ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-216. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.7. USB
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 P5P43TD/USB3 1-234. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk an
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction6. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There
ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 1-257. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin
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 P5P43TD/USB3 1-271.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems
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ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 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
ivContents1.11 Software support ... 1-271.11.1 Installing an operating system .
2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS informationUpdating from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from a le, then click Next. b. Locate the BIOS le from the Open w
ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-3• This function supports USB ash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO NOT shut down or reset the system
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens inclu
ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-52.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system conguration.Ai
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 P5P43TD/USB3 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 P5P43TD/USB3 2-92.3.5 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS informationAi Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Selec
ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-11CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks]Conguration options: [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] [7 DRAM Clocks] [8 DRAM Clocks
vContents2.6.4 APM Conguration ... 2-182.6.5 Hardware Monitor ...
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS informationREAD to WRITE Delay (S/D) [Auto]WRITE to READ Delay (S) [Auto]WRITE to READ Delay (D) [Auto]READ to READ Delay (S) [Au
ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-13The following items appear only when you set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual].Common Performance Level [05]Set this i
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS informationC1E Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Max CPUID
ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-15The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST).
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS informationOnboard LAN [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Dis
ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-17Legacy USB Support [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB ash drives and U
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.6 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select a
ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-19Power On By External Modems [Disabled]This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when t
2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.7.1 Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot DeviceThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the availa
ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-21AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]Bootup
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 informationAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.User A
ASUS P5P43TD/USB3 2-232.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter>
2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and sav
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viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the s
viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
ixP5P43TD/USB3 specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® du
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