Asus V7-P5G43M User Manual

V7-series P5G43MASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)User’s Manual

xSystem package contentsCheck your V7-series P5G43M system package for the following items.If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your ret

System introductionThis chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V7-series P5G43M. The chapter lists the system features including introduction

1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for choosing the ASUS V7-series P5G43M!The ASUS V7-series P5G43M is an all-in-one barebone sy

1-3ASUS V7-series P5G43M1. Push button. Press this button to open the front panel cover.2. Push button. Press this button to open the front panel co

1-4 Chapter 1: System introductionSPDIF OUTDVI1.3 Rear panelThe system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow conve

1-5ASUS V7-series P5G43M4. PS/2 mouse/keyboard port. This 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse and keyboard.5. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal

1-6 Chapter 1: System introductionRefer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguratio

1-7ASUS V7-series P5G43M1.4 Internal componentsThe illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the side cover and the power

1-8 Chapter 1: System introduction1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)DDR2-1066MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSBrand Chip NO.Timing DIMM (BIOS)Vol

1-9ASUS V7-series P5G43MDDR2-800MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSBrand ChipNO.Timing DIMM (BIOS)VoltageDIMM SupportA* B* C*A-Data M2GVD6G3H3160Q

iiCopyright © 2009 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 introductionDDR2-800MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSBrand ChipNO.Timing DIMM (BIOS)VoltageDIMM SupportA* B* C*Kingston K

1-11ASUS V7-series P5G43MDDR2-667MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSBrand ChipNO.Timing DIMM (BIOS)VoltageDIMM SupportA* B* C*A-Data M2OAD5H3J4170

1-12 Chapter 1: System introductionDDR2 667MHz capabilitySS - Single-sided / DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in a

This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.Chapter 2Starting up

2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up2.1 Installing an operating systemThe barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the

2-3ASUS V7-series P5G43M2.3.1 RunningthesupportDVDTo begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your optical drive. The DVD automatically displ

2-4 Chapter 2: Starting up2.3.2 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAl

2-5ASUS V7-series P5G43M2.3.3 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this informatio

2-6 Chapter 2: Starting up2.3.4 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and t

2-7ASUS V7-series P5G43MTechnical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical supp

iiiTable of contentsNotices ... viSafety informa

2-8 Chapter 2: Starting upInstalling AI ManagerTo install AI Manager on your computer:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. If Autorun is ena

2-9ASUS V7-series P5G43MAI Manager quick barThe AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display sy

2-10 Chapter 2: Starting upAI SecurityAI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB ash disks and CD/DVD disks, from

2-11ASUS V7-series P5G43MAI BootingAI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. To specify the boot sequence: 1. Select a d

2-12 Chapter 2: Starting upAI ProbeAI Probe automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and the voltage ou

2-13ASUS V7-series P5G43MSupportClick any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website,

2-14 Chapter 2: Starting up2.4.2 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Wit

2-15ASUS V7-series P5G43MThe First ScreenExpress Gate’s rst screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer. From here, yo

2-16 Chapter 2: Starting upKnowingtheExpressGatehot-keysHere is a list of common-used hot-keys for Express Gate.In the First Screen:Key FunctionPA

2-17ASUS V7-series P5G43MUsingtheCongurationPanelUse the conguration panel to change various Express Gate settings.• Screen Settings: Choose the

ivTable of contents4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ... 4-44.2 BIOS setup program ...

2-18 Chapter 2: Starting upUsingtheLaunchBarThe LaunchBar has several system icons that show you various system statuses and let you congure indivi

2-19ASUS V7-series P5G43MNetworkPower offEnter OSCancel and return to Express Gate RestartCheck to save userproleOpenCongurationPanel Click to c

2-20 Chapter 2: Starting up3. Makethepropernetworkcongurations.Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it.•

2-21ASUS V7-series P5G43MUsing the Photo ManagerExpress Gate provides a easy-to-use Photo Manager that allows you to view pictures stored in your har

2-22 Chapter 2: Starting upConguringExpressGateinBIOSSetupEnter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS setu

This chapter gives information about he motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and con

3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info3.1 IntroductionThe Vintage V7-series P5G43M barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides tec

3-3ASUS V7-series P5G43M3.3 Jumpers1. ClearRTCRAM(3-pinCLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clea

3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info2. USBdevicewake-up(3-pinUSBPW1-6,USBPW7-12)Set the jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CP

3-5ASUS V7-series P5G43M3.4 ConnectorsDo not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage

vTable of contents4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ... 4-224.7.2 AI NET 2...

3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info2. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR,4-pinATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power suppl

3-7ASUS V7-series P5G43M4. SerialATAconnectors(7-pinSATA1-6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives

3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info6. IDEconnector(40-1pinPRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are t

3-9ASUS V7-series P5G43M7. Systempanelconnector(20-8pinPANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• SystempowerLED(2-pi

3-10 Chapter 3: Motherboard info8. USBconnectors(10-1pinUSB78,USB910,USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cab

3-11ASUS V7-series P5G43M10. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that sup

3-12 Chapter 3: Motherboard info

BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.Chapter 4

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy

ASUS V7-series P5G43M 4-3Updating from a BIOS file a. Select UpdateBIOSfromale, then click Next. b. Locate the BIOS le from the Open window,

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

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it f

ASUS V7-series P5G43M 4-54.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include nav

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system conguration

ASUS V7-series P5G43M 4-74.2.3 Navigation keysAt the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the n

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system

ASUS V7-series P5G43M 4-9LBA/LargeMode[Auto]Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mod

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.5 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects

ASUS V7-series P5G43M 4-114.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe following item appears only when you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EI

ASUS V7-series P5G43M 4-13IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB]Sets the IGD graphics mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enable

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

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows

ASUS V7-series P5G43M 4-15USBMassStorageDeviceCongurationUSB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS wa

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item

ASUS V7-series P5G43M 4-174.5.4 APMCongurationRestoreonACPowerLoss[PowerOff]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rot

ASUS V7-series P5G43M 4-194.6.1 Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot DeviceThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available de

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupBootupNum-Lock[On]Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Conguration options: [Off] [On]Wait For ‘F1’

ASUS V7-series P5G43M 4-21After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.UserAccess

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter

ASUS V7-series P5G43M 4-234.8 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or d

viiiAbout this guideAudienceThis guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Vintage V7-series P5G43M barebone sys

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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