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  • Page 1 T-P5G43 ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety information ..................vii About this guide ..................viii System package contents ................x Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome! ..................1-2 1.2 Front panel ................... 1-2 1.2.1 T3-P5G43 front panel ............. 1-2 1.2.2 T4-P5G43 front panel ............. 1-4 1.3 Rear panel ..................1-6 1.4 Internal components ..............1-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Preparation ...................
  • Page 4 Connectors ................... 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility ..............5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........5-6 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility ............5-8 5.2...
  • Page 5 Boot Device Priority ............5-28 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 5-29 5.6.3 Security ................. 5-30 5.7 Tools menu ................. 5-32 5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............5-32 5.7.2 Express Gate ..............5-33 5.7.3 LED Poster Configuration ..........5-34 5.8 Exit menu ..................5-35 Appendix A.1...

  • Page 6: Notices

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To 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. •...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of ASUS T-P5G43. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
  • Page 9 ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not...

  • Page 10: System Package Contents

    System package contents Check your T-P5G43 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description ASUS T-P5G43 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • Front I/O card and 3-in-1 storage card reader Cables •...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of ASUS T-P5G43. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    Thank you for buying an ASUS T-P5G43! ASUS T-P5G43 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by an ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel processor in the 775-land package with ®...
  • Page 13 . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini- plug. 11. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard/Memory Stick (MS) slot . This slot is for a Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard/Memory Stick storage card. The information provided is intended as a general guide for reference. Specifications depend on the barebone system you purchased. ASUS T-P5G43...

  • Page 14: T4-P5G43 Front Panel

    1.2.2 T4-P5G43 front panel External Internal Drive door. Open this door to access the optical drive. Front panel I/O cover. Push downwards to open the front panel cover and display the input/output ports. Time and IR LED display (optional) When your PC boots up, it displays the time of the Operating System. There may be an advance or a late than the current time.
  • Page 15 . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini- plug. 11. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard/Memory Stick (MS) slot . This slot is for a Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard/Memory Stick storage card. The information provided is intended as a general guide for reference. Specifications are subject to the barebone system you purchased. ASUS T-P5G43...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. T3-P5G43/T4-P5G43 12. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards. 13. Expansion slots. Use this slot when installing expansion card. 14. Rear speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.
  • Page 17 31. Power switch. This switch allows you to turn your PC on/off. 32. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. 33. LAN port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS T-P5G43...

  • Page 18: Internal Components

    The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. The illustration shows an open chassis lifted at a 90 angle. T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43 Chapter 1: System introduction...
  • Page 19 ASUS motherboard LGA775 socket with PnP cap DIMM sockets for DDR2 Serial ATA connectors PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics card PCI slot Expansion card slot Power supply unit ASUS T-P5G43...
  • Page 20 1-10 Chapter 1: System introduction...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    Preparation Before you proceed, ensure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive Tool Philips (cross) screw driver Before you proceed...

  • Page 23: Removing The Cover

    Use a Phillips screw driver to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. Lift the cover, then set aside. ASUS T-P5G43...

  • Page 24: Power Supply Unit

    Power supply unit You need to turn over the power supply unit (PSU) section on the side before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. To turn over the PSU: Lay the system chassis on its side on a flat and stable surface.

  • Page 25: Cpu Installation

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
  • Page 26 Lift the load lever in the direction of PnP cap the arrow to a 135º angle. Load plate Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B). Position the CPU over the socket, CPU notch ensuring that the gold triangle is on...

  • Page 27: Installing Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you P5Q18L fail to plug this connector. P5Q18L CPU fan connector ASUS T-P5G43...

  • Page 28: Installing A Dimm

    Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets (DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1). The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DIMM_A1 P5Q18L DIMM_B1 P5Q18L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 2.6.1 Memory configurations You may install up to 8 GB system memory using 512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB, and 4GB...
  • Page 29 • • Asint SLY2128M8-J6E DDRII1208-6E Asint • • Kingbox EPD2128082200E-4 • • Kingbox EPD264082200E-4 • • Kingbox EPD264082200N-4 Kingbox • • M924-667-16 18D 51280D-30646E • • Patriot PSD21G6672 PM64M8D2BU-3PAC Patriot • • UMAX U2S12D30TP-6E D46701GP3-63BJU UMAX • • ASUS T-P5G43...
  • Page 30 DDR2 (800 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DIMM support SS/ Vendor Part No. Size Chip No. Brand A-DATA M2OAD6H3J4171Q1E52 AD20908A8A-25EG A-DATA • • Apacer 78.01GA0.9K5 AM4B5808CQJS8E APACER • • Apacer 78.A1GA0.9K4 AM4B5808CQJS8E APACER • • CORSAIR “BoxP/N:TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX 4GB(Kit of 2) Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • • (CM2X2048-6400C4DHX)” CORSAIR “BoxP/N:TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX 4GB(Kit of 2) Heat-Sink Package •...
  • Page 31 A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667 MHz QVL. ASUS T-P5G43 2-11...

  • Page 32: Dimm Installation

    2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2 DIMM: Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

  • Page 33: Installing An Expansion Card

    PCI Express™ specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express™ x16 slot. The chassis supports PCI Express x 16 cards with 192 mm x 19 mm or smaller dimensions only. ASUS T-P5G43 2-13...

  • Page 34: Expansion Card Installation

    2.7.2 Expansion card installation To install an expansion card: Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Locate and remove one metal bracket lock screw. Remove the metal bracket lock. Align the card connector with the slot, then press firmly.

  • Page 35: Installing An Optical Drive

    Secure the optical drive with four screws on both sides of the bay. Connect the IDE and the power plugs to the connectors at the back of the drive. ASUS T-P5G43 2-15...

  • Page 36: Installing A Serial Ata Disk Drive

    Installing a Serial ATA disk drive The system supports one Serial ATA hard disk drive. To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: Connect the SATA power cable to the plug of the power supply unit. Connect the SATA signal cable and the power plugs to the connectors at the back of the drive.

  • Page 37: 2.10 Replacing The Power Supply Unit

    If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set the switch to 115 V. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set the switch to 230 V. Voltage selector Setting the switch to 115 V in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the system! ASUS T-P5G43 2-17...

  • Page 38: 2.11 Replacing The Cover

    2.11 Replacing the cover To replace the cover: Turn the chassis upright. Position the front edge of the cover at least two inches from the front panel cover. Fit the cover tabs with the chassis rail and the front panel tabs.
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.

  • Page 40: Chapter 3: Starting Up

    Powering up The system power button is located on the front panel. Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS. Press to enter the system OS T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43 In Windows OS, pressing the button shuts down, restarts, or puts the ®...

  • Page 41: Support Cd Information

    • The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 42: Drivers Menu

    Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Anti-virus and Drivers Allows you to easily install all necessary drivers for your system. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008 to protect your PC from the latest online threads.

  • Page 43: Utilities Menu

    Installs the Adobe Reader 8 that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Dodument Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver Brings life to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screen Saver. ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager. ASUS T-P5G43...

  • Page 44: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-8 for details. FarStone Utility Installs the FarStone Utility.

  • Page 45: Software Information

    ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer, you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares.
  • Page 46 Select the target disk volume for you to install Express Gate. If you have multiple volumes and OS installed in your hard drive, it is recommended to install Express Gate in Volume C. Click Next to continue. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.
  • Page 47 Enter BIOS setup Enter Boot selection pop-up In the Express Gate Environment: Function <Alt> + <Tab> Switch between softwares <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> Bring up Power-Off dialog box <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Print Screen> Save screen snapshot as picture to file ASUS T-P5G43...
  • Page 48 Using the Configuration Panel Use the configuration panel to change various Express Gate settings. Click on an icon to open a particular configuration tool. The following tools are available: Date and Time: set current date and time as well as time zone. • Input Method: choose your preferred input language and method. •...
  • Page 49 USB drive. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to USB drives only. Shows network status; click to configure network.
  • Page 50 Click to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc). Click to show the “ASUS Utility” panel (if supported). Click to show “About Express Gate.” Click to open Express Gate Help. Click to bring up power options window to boot to OS, restart or power down.
  • Page 51 LAN port. Then enter the username and password for your dial-up account. Click OK to enable xDSL/cable dial-up and establish the PPPoE connection. When PPPoE is enabled, the port it uses will automatically be unchecked and grayed out. ASUS T-P5G43 3-13...
  • Page 52 View mode selection Shows the image folder(s) found in your hard drive or external devices Shows user- created image album(s) Image control ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipset- controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. 3-14 Chapter 3: Starting up...
  • Page 53 Express Gate software will be released regularly, adding refinements or new applications. You can find original version of the software on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. To update Express Gate Double-click the Express Gate setup file to start software update.
  • Page 54 3-16 Chapter 3: Starting up...
  • Page 55 Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.

  • Page 56: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

    Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T-P5G43 system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout 26.7cm(10.5in) PCI1 BUZZER Super CLRTC CPUFAN_SW BIOS SB_PWR CPU_FAN VT6308S PCIEX16_1 FRONT_CON Lithium Cell...

  • Page 57: Jumpers

    6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC Normal Clear RTC (Default) P5Q18L P5Q18L Clear RTC RAM ASUS T-P5G43...
  • Page 58 Keyboard/Mouse power (3-pin USB_KBMS_PW) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard / mouse wake-up and Wake-On-LAN feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar), or click the mouse buttons.

  • Page 59: Connectors

    Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. EATXPWR ATX12V PIN 1 +12V DC +12V DC P5Q18L P5Q18L ATX power connectors ASUS T-P5G43...
  • Page 60 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) This connector is for an IDE 100/66 signal cable, a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard PRI_IDE P5Q18L PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5Q18L IDE connector • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector.
  • Page 61 Slave Data Disk right angle side Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. ASUS T-P5G43...
  • Page 62 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. Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel P5Q18L P5Q18L Internal audio connector Digital audio connector (4-pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module.
  • Page 63 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.

  • Page 64: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/ Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.

  • Page 65: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 66: Afudos Utility

    Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.26(06.08.28BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
  • Page 67 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 68: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 69 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 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...

  • Page 70: Asus Update Utility

    5.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you ® • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 71 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop-down menu, then click Next.
  • Page 72 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 73: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS T-P5G43...

  • Page 74: Bios Menu Screen

    • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu.

  • Page 75: Menu Items

    Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 5.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS T-P5G43 5-13...

  • Page 76: Main Menu

    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 “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [04: 49 : 02]...

  • Page 77: Sata1, Sata2, Sata3, And Sata4

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS T-P5G43 5-15...

  • Page 78: Configure Sata As

    PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your hard drive. This features allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed.

  • Page 79: System Information

    : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz Speed : 1866MHz Count System Memory Installed Size : 1024MB Usable Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS T-P5G43 5-17...

  • Page 80: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Configure CPU. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration...
  • Page 81 ® ® [Enabled], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS T-P5G43 5-19...

  • Page 82: Chipset

    5.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Setting Configure North Bridge WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. NorthBridge Configuration North Bridge Configuration North Bridge chipset Configuration...

  • Page 83: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type. If you use a High Definition Audio Front Panel, set to [HD Audio]. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] ASUS T-P5G43 5-21...

  • Page 84: Usb Configuration

    SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF Output] Allows you to select SPDIF_OUT mode setting. Configuration options: [HDMI Output] [SPDIF Output] Atheros GigaBit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Atheros Gigabit LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VIA Firewire 1394 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] J-Micron PATA Controller [Enabled]...
  • Page 85 USB flash 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 legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS T-P5G43 5-23...

  • Page 86: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode [Auto] Select the ACPI state Rspost Video on S3 Resume [No]...

  • Page 87: Apm Configuration

    When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T-P5G43 5-25...
  • Page 88 Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI Express card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system.

  • Page 89: Hardware Monitor

    N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. Smart Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Q-Fan control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS T-P5G43 5-27...

  • Page 90: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Specifies the Boot Boot settings Device Priority sequence. Boot Device Priority A virtual floopy disk Boot Settings Configuration drive (Floppy Drive Security B:) may appear when...

  • Page 91: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep...

  • Page 92: Security

    5.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter> again to User Password : Not Installed disabled password.
  • Page 93 Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS T-P5G43 5-31...

  • Page 94: Tools Menu

    LED POSTER CONFIGURATION 5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Ok>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Ok> to confirm your choice. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34...

  • Page 95: Express Gate

    5.7.2 Express Gate Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Refer to section 3.4 Software information for details. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when the Express Gate item is set to [Enabled].

  • Page 96: Led Poster Configuration

    5.7.3 LED Poster Configuration The following items appear only in some models with LED Display features. Turn On/Off LED Timer Display [Enabled] LED Poster Backlight Turn On / Off LED Timer Display [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the LED Timer Display feature. Configuration options: [Enabled]: It is set to [Enabled] by default. The LED Timer is displayed either when the system is turned on or off.

  • Page 97: Exit Menu

    This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS T-P5G43 5-35...
  • Page 98 5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...

  • Page 99: Appendix

    Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification, remote control for this system, as well as the integrating Windows XP installation ® T3-P5P43 T4-P5P43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.

  • Page 100: Power Supply Specifications

    A.1 Power supply specifications Output characteristics Output Load range Surge Regulation Ripple and noise voltage <10ms Vpp & noise 0.3A -5% ~ +5% 50mV 70mV +3.3V 0.3A -5% ~ +5% 50mV 70mV +12V1 -5% ~ +5% 150mV 150mV +12V2 -5% ~ +5% 150mV 150mV -12V 0.3A -10% ~ +10% 200mV 200mV +5VSB...

  • Page 101: Using The Remote Control (Optional

    Refer to the table below to familiarize yourself with the functions of the remote control buttons. Button Description Press to turn on/off the power of the screen and the Power speakers. Pause Press to pause a playback. Stop Press to stop playing a media file. (continued on the next page) ASUS T-P5P43...
  • Page 102 Button Description Fast-foward Press to fast-forward a media file. Next track Press to go to the next track. Press to display program information under Media Information Center or other menu options. Four-way navigation keys Press to scroll through on-screen display menus. Windows®...

  • Page 103: Integrating Ahci Driver To Windows Xp Installation

    English. Click Browse and select the WinXP folder containing the Windows XP installation files, ® then click OK. Click Next. Click Next. From the Task Selection window, select Drivers and Bootable ISO, then click Next. ASUS T-P5P43...
  • Page 104 Click Insert > Multiple driver folder to select the AHCI folder, then click OK. Select the driver path and click OK. Select Intel(R) ICH10R SATA AHCI Controller and click OK, then click Next. From the confirmation message, click Yes. When the process is finished, click Next. From the Mode dropdown list, select Create Image and click the Make ISO button, then select the place...

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