Asus P5P43TD manuel d'utilisation

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    Motherboard P5P43TD PRO[...]

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    ii E4696 First Edition V1 May 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchas[...]

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    iii Notices ......................................................................................................... vi Safety information ..................................................................................... vii About this guide ........................................................................................ vii P5P43TD PR[...]

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    iv 1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-21 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-22 1.1 1 Software support ................................................[...]

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    v 2.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 2-18 2.6.1 Suspend Mode ............................................................. 2-18 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ......................................................... 2-18 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support ...................................................[...]

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    vi 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. This equipment has b[...]

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    vii Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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. If possible, disconnect al[...]

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    viii Where to nd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Y our product package may include optional docume[...]

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    ix CPU 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 ® dual-core processors Supports Intel ® 45nm multi-core CPU Intel ® Hyper-Threading T echnology ready Support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology (EIST) (Refer to www .asus.com for In[...]

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    x P5P43TD PRO specications summary Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x External SA T A port 1 x IEEE1394a port Internal connectors 1 x High Denition analog front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF output[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P5P43TD PRO motherboard Cables 2 x Serial A T A cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Accessories 1 x I/O shield Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . 1.3 Special features 1.3[...]

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    1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCI Express architecture PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that replaces the existing PCI. With a bus bandwidth two times higher than that of AGP 8X interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs much better in applications such as 3D gaming. Serial A T A 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports ha[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility . ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loading and intelligently moderating power in real-time. It automatically provides the most appropriate[...]

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    1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placemen[...]

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    1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) 1-23 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1 1 12) 1-27 2. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_F[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Core�2 Extreme / Core�2 Quad / Core�2 Duo / Pentium ® dual-core /Celeron ® dual-core processors. • Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_F AN co[...]

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    1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. A B Load lever Retention tab 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a 100º an[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-9 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer . DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, ensure that you wash it off immediately , and seek professional medical [...]

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    1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel ® processor , the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly . If you buy a CPU separately ,[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-1 1 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector . 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from t[...]

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    1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-13 1.7.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized[...]

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    1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5P43TD PRO Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability V endor Part No. Size SS/ DD Chip Brand Chip No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) V oltage DIMM Support A* B* C* A-DA TA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65- 1.85 • A-DA TA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) 6[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-15 DDR3-1333 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endor Part No. Size SS/ DD Chip Brand Chip No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) V oltage DIMM Support A* B* C* A-Data AD31333001GOU 1024MB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0906 • • A-Data AD31333002GOU 2048MB DS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0903 • • Apacer 78.01GC6.9L0 1024MB SS Apacer AM[...]

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    1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1333 MHz capability V endor Part No. Size SS/ DD Chip Brand Chip No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) V oltage DIMM Support A* B* C* Samsung M378B5673EH1-CH9 2048MB DS Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E • • • Samsung M391B5673DZ1-CH9 2048MB DS Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 • • • Super T alent W1333X2GB8 1024MB SS N/A [...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-17 SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the orange or black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into bot[...]

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    1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM T o remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force. DDR3 DIMM notch 1 1 2[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-19 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing[...]

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    1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup in[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-21 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (purple) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer , a scanner, or other devices. 3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting [...]

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    1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration 1 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable dev[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-23 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. • For a fully congured system, we recomme[...]

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    1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1-6) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives. 5. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner , or MPEG card. • Install th[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-25 6. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray . Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector , then select one of the following modes to congure your d[...]

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    1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. System panel connector (20-8 pin P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-27 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1 1 12) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection spee[...]

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    1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1 Software support 1.1 1.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary . Refer to your OS docum[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information Save 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 the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility . • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).[...]

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    2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-3 • Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the T ools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press <Enter> to enable it. Press <T ab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS le is found. 2. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done[...]

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    2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information • Only a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updatin[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-5 • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select the Load Setups Defaults item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.9 Exit Menu[...]

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    2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.2.3 Navigation keys 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 . 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar display[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help [...]

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    2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector T ransfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-secto[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory . 2.[...]

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    2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency . Select either one of the preset overclocking conguration options: Manual - Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - Loads the optimal settings for the system. X.M.P . - If you [...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-1 1 DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 [Auto] Allows you to set the DIMM clock skew on channel A1, A2, B1, and B2. Conguration options: [Auto] [Advance 350ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 250ps] [Advance 200ps] [Advance 150ps] [Advance 100ps] [Advance 50ps] [Normal] [Delay 50ps] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 2[...]

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    2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information 3rd Information: 27-7-1-10-10 WRITE to PRE Delay [Auto] READ to PRE Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] [7 DRAM Clocks] [8 DRAM Clocks] [9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks] [1 1 DRAM Clocks] [12 DRAM Clocks] [13 DRAM [...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-13 CPU V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU voltage. The values range from 0.8500V to 1.7500V with a 0.00625V interval. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Conguration options: [Auto] Refer to the CPU documentatiion before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently[...]

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    2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID V alue Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled ] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Conguration options: [Disabled] [En[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-15 The following item appears only when you installed an Intel ® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep ® T echnology (EIST). Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) T ech [Enabled] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep ® T echnology . When set to [Enabled], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating syste[...]

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    2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller . This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled. Congur[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-17 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB ash 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. If no USB device is detected, the lega[...]

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    2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Conguration Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILI[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-19 Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows yo[...]

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    2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information VCORE V oltage, 3.3V V oltage, 5V V oltage, 12V V oltage [xxxV] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-21 W ait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled , the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL ’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Enabled] , the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST . Conguration options: [...]

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    2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed . After you set a password, this item shows Installed . T o set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter> . 2. On the password b[...]

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    ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-23 2.8 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Reset User Data [No] AI NET 2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility suppo[...]

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    2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. Exit & [...]