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T-P5G43 ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 2
, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 3
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 cover 2-18 Chapter 3: Starting up 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-3 iii - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 4
support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities menu 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-6 3.4 Software information 3-7 ASUS 5-13 5.2.7 Pop-up window 5-13 5.2.8 Scroll bar 5-13 5.2.9 General help 5-13 5.3 Main menu 5-14 5.3.1 System Time 5-14 5.3.2 System Date 5-14 5.3.3 SATA1, - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 5
Support 5-24 5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 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 Power supply specifications A-2 A.2 Dubug code table A-2 A.3 Using the Remote Control (optional A-3 A.4 Integrating AHCI driver to Windows - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 6
received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 7
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 is 35ºC. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 8
About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about ASUS T-P5G43 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This guide contains the - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 9
Conventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 10
package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description 1. 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 2. Cables • AC power cord • ATA cable - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - 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. System introduction T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 12
1.1 Welcome! 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 800/1066/ - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 13
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 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 14
1.2.2 T4-P5G43 front panel External Internal 1 4 8 2 7 9 10 11 3 5 6 1. Drive door. Open 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. 4. Eject button . Press this button - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 15
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 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 16
19 29 20 30 21 31 22 32 23 33 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 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 17
of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 29. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. 30. Power connector. This connector is for allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS T-P5G43 1-7 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 18
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 90o angle. 2 1 6 5 3 4 8 7 T3-P5G43 2 1 6 5 3 4 8 7 T4-P5G43 1-8 Chapter 1: System introduction - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 19
1. ASUS motherboard 2. LGA775 socket with PnP cap 3. DIMM sockets for DDR2 4. Serial ATA connectors 5. PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics card 6. PCI slot 7. Expansion card slot 8. Power supply unit ASUS T-P5G43 1-9 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 20
1-10 Chapter 1: System introduction - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 21
Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. Basic installation T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 22
you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 23
later use. 2 3. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4. Lift the cover, then set aside. 2 2 4 3 3 ASUS T-P5G43 2-3 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 24
the PSU: 1. Lay the system chassis on its side on a flat and stable surface. 2. Locate and remove the two screws that secures the PSU to the chassis. 3. Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow to a 90º angle. When removing the PSU, ensure to hold or support it firmly. The unit - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 25
2.5 CPU installation • Your boxed Intel® LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Retention tab A B Load lever ASUS T-P5G43 2-5 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 26
a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the 4B load plate window to remove (4B). 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 27
and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS T-P5G43 2-7 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 28
DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 2.6.1 Memory configurations You may install up to 8 GB system memory using 512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB, and 4GB DDR2 DIMMs. • from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 29
SAMSUNG N/A Transcend AENEON AENEON Asint N/A N/A Kingbox MDT Patriot UMAX DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS T-P5G43 2-9 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 30
1GB 2GB 4GB(Kit of 2) SS/ DS Chip No. DS AD20908A8A-25EG SS AM4B5808CQJS8E DS AM4B5808CQJS8E DS Heat-Sink Package DIMM support C/L Brand A* B* N/A A-DATA • • N/A APACER • • 5 APACER • • 4-4-4-12 N/A • • 4GB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A • • 1GB DS Heat-Sink Package - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - 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 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 32
2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2 DIMM: 1. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard. 2. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 4. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 33
™ x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16 graphic cards that comply with 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 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 34
the metal braket lock, then secure it with one screw. 1 4 2 5 6 3 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Typical Interrupt Source 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Slave controller INTR output 3 Serial Port A 4 Serial Port B 5 Parallel Port /Generic 6 Floppy Disk 7 ACPI - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 35
support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.8 Installing an optical drive The barebone system the connectors at the back of the drive. 3 ASUS T-P5G43 3 2-15 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 36
2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk drive The system supports one Serial ATA hard disk drive. To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1. Connect the SATA power cable to the plug of the power supply - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 37
switch located beside the power connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage T R BASS LINE IN ASUS T-P5G43 Voltage selector Setting the switch to 115 V in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 38
2.11 Replacing the cover To replace the cover: 1. Turn the chassis upright. 2. Position the front edge of the cover at least two inches from the front 3 panel cover. Fit the cover tabs with the chassis rail and the front panel tabs. 3. Lower the rear edge of the cover as shown. 2 4. Push - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 39
Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. Starting up T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 40
an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / 64-bit XP / 64-bit Vista Operating Systems (OS). 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® - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 41
system versions. • 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 in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double- - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 42
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. Intel(R) Chipset INF Update Program Installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. Realtek Audio Driver Installs - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 43
shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Allows you to (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 3-5 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 44
. 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. 3.3.4 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information. 3-6 Chapter 3: Starting up - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 45
Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 46
Click Next to continue. 6. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. The First Screen Express Gate booting normally (e.g. to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. If you screen), a first time wizard will guide you through basic Express Gate configurations. - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 47
corresponding software icon. Re-size a window by dragging any of its four corners. Move a window by dragging its title bar. Besides can switch to it without any delay. In the rare case where an software stops responding, right-click on its icon screen snapshot as picture to file ASUS T-P5G43 3-9 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 48
dialog box will open. If you click "Yes" in the confirmation dialog box, your system will immediately restart and then re-enter Express Gate to finish clearing the settings. This is also useful in the rare case where settings might become corrupted. The first-time Wizard will run again when you - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 49
system icons that show you various system settings and other preferences. In the rare case that one of the above softwares stops responding window, which lets you conveniently access the files on a USB drive. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. ASUS Express Gate supports - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 50
(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. This window is also shown when you press Ctrl-Alt-Del on the - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 51
settings (i.e. DHCP). If this is the case, you don't need to click Setup for any LAN port. If this is not the case, click Setup to configure the static IP settings manually. • If you use a network cable connected , the port it uses will automatically be unchecked and grayed out. ASUS T-P5G43 3-13 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 52
in your hard drive or external devices Shows usercreated image album(s) Photo slideshow Help View mode selection Image control bar ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 53
version of the software on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. To update Express Gate 1. continue. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Repairing Express Gate In case Express Gate cannot start normally, Next to continue. ASUS T-P5G43 3-15 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 54
3-16 Chapter 3: Starting up - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - 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. Motherboard info T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. 4-1 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 56
comes already installed in ASUS T-P5G43 system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout VIA VT6308S PCI1 PCIEX16_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power AUDIO ALC 1200 CD SPDIF_O1 Intel® ICH10 SPDIF_OUT SATA1 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 57
CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn system boot failure! CLRTC 12 23 P5Q18L Normal (Default) Clear RTC - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 58
2. 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. - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 59
supports the proprietary CPU fan. Connect the fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard, ensuring that the black on the motherboard. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. EATXPWR PIN +12 Volts +3 Volts P5Q18L P5Q18L ATX power connectors ASUS T-P5G43 +3 Volts -12 Volts GND PSON# GND GND - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 60
3. 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 P5Q18L IDE connector PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 61
. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/3 SATA2 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data Disk Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 62
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. P5Q18L CD Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel P5Q18L Internal audio connector 6. Digital audio connector (4-pin SPDIF_OUT) - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 63
Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. BIOS setup T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. 5-1 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 64
Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST. 2. ASUS flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Refer to - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 65
Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD:P5Q18L T-P5G43 and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 66
utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt 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 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 67
AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iT-P5G43.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.26(06.08 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 68
rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to T-P5G43.ROM. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 69
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 can cause system boot failure! ASUS T-P5G43 5-7 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 70
Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 3-5 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 71
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS T-P5G43 5-9 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 72
. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. T-P5G43 T-P5G43.ROM T-P5G43 5-10 Chapter - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 73
during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter Setup after POST, reboot the system by doing any of on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 74
[TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the 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 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 75
the specific items window there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / 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 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 76
section "5.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 Configure SATA as System Information [04: 49 : 02] [Wed 10/15/2008] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] [IDE - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 77
connected to the system The BIOS automatically detects system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device supports multi-sector - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 78
Reporting Technology) capability of your hard drive. This features allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] • If - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 79
: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz : 1866MHz : 2 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 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 80
Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration : 7 CPUID : 6F2 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM function: Execute Disable Bit Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Auto] [Enabled] - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 81
you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. When set to [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 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 82
or disable the remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you install 64bit operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/IGD] Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 83
If you select Paranoid Mode, the system reserves 96MB for playing and storing the decrypted contents. The operation system and other programs cannot use this reserved Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type. If you use a High Definition Audio Front Panel, set to [ - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 84
options. USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: 1 Drive USB Function USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] [Auto] Options Disabled Enabled The USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 85
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 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 86
the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off. [Auto] [Yes] 5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 87
support in the Application-Specific system after AC power loss. Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system to turn on the system through a PCI LAN - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 88
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. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 89
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 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 90
from+F-1the aCGhevananeigrlaeablOlepHtedileopvnices. The number of device items that appears on the screen deFEp1Se0CndSEsaxovietn athned nExuimtber of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled] 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 91
certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Add On ROM Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 92
5.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 93
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 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 94
you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD:P5Q18L T-P5G43 VER: 0204 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 95
or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose , etc.). This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 96
turned on or off. [Disabled]: The LED Timer is not displayed either when the system is turned on or off. [Disable of S hutdown]: The LED Timer is displayed when the system is turned on. When the system is turned off, the LED Timer is not displayed. LED Poster Backlight [100%] Allows you to - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 97
Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to save changes changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 98
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Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification, remote control for this system, as well as the integrating Windows® XP installation Appendix T3-P5P43 T4-P5P43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. A-1 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 100
A.1 Power supply specifications Output characteristics Output voltage +5V +3.3V +12V1 +12V2 -12V +5VSB Load code table Code CPU CHIP ddr H A SIO CLUSb PS2 FAn OS Description CPU initiation Test CMOS R/W functionality Early chipset initialization: - Disable shadow RAM - Disable L2 cache - Program - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 101
on/off the power of the screen and the speakers. Press to pause a playback. Press to stop playing a media file. (continued on the next page) ASUS T-P5P43 A-3 - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 102
to scroll through on-screen display menus. 8. Windows® Media Center Press to launch the Media . EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Press to display the electronic program guide screen.* 13. Live Press to start recording TV. * The system does not come with built-in TV tuner. To use the - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 103
XP installation nLite allows you to integrate the AHCI driver into the Windows® XP installation file. The integrated driver is installed to the system when you install Windows® XP. To integrate the AHCI driver into the Windows® XP installation: 1. Install nLite application. Go to nLite website (http - Asus T3-P5G43 | User Manual - Page 104
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 10. Enable AHCI mode in BIOS settings, before installing Windows® XP. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS setup. From the Main
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T-P5G43
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
* Only some of the T4 models have the
Time and IR LED display.
T3-P5G43
T4-P5G43*