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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.

HDMI/DVI/RGB support

This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output

interfaces: HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. With such diversity of display outputs,

you are able to choose and upgrade display devices freely.

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology

This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA)

3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and

doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data saving and retrieval.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home

theater audio systems via the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital

Interface) jack. It allows digital audio transfer and keeps the best signal

quality.

Gigabit LAN solution

The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is

enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power

management for advanced operating systems.

1.3.2

Innovative ASUS features

ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color

boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to

restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB disk

that contains the latest BIOS file.

ASUS Express Gate

Express Gate is a unique OS built into the motherboard. Five seconds

after bootup, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the

Windows OS.

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
P5G43T-M PRO specifications summary	9
Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	12
1.4 Before you proceed	14
1.5 Motherboard overview	15
1.5.1 Placement direction	15
1.5.2 Screw holes	15
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	16
1.5.4 Layout contents	16
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	17
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	17
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	20
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	21
1.7 System memory	22
1.7.1 Overview	22
1.7.2 Memory configurations	23
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	27
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	27
1.8 Expansion slots	28
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	28
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	28
1.8.3 PCI slots	28
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot	28
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	28
1.9 Jumpers	29
1.10 Connectors	30
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	30
1.10.2 Internal connectors	31
1.11 Software support	38
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	38
1.11.2 Support DVD information	38
BIOS information	39
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	39
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	39
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	40
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS	41
2.2 BIOS setup program	42
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	43
2.2.2 Menu bar	43
2.2.3 Navigation keys	44
2.2.4 Menu items	44
2.2.5 Submenu items	44
2.2.6 Configuration fields	44
2.2.7 Pop-up window	44
2.2.8 Scroll bar	44
2.2.9 General help	44
2.3 Main menu	45
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	45
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	45
2.3.3 SATA 1-6	45
2.3.4 Storage Configuration	46
2.3.5 System Information	47
2.4 Advanced menu	47
2.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration	47
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	49
2.4.3 Chipset	50
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration	51
2.4.5 USB Configuration	52
2.4.6 PCI PnP	53
2.5 Power menu	53
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	53
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]	53
2.5.3 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	53
2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	54
2.5.5 APM Configuration	54
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor	54
2.6 Boot menu	55
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	55
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	55
2.6.3 Security	56
2.7 Tools menu	58
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	58
2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto]	58
2.7.3 AI NET 2	58

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