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T-P5P43 ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) T3-P5P43 T4-P5P43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - 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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 3
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-P5P43 front panel 1-2 1.2.2 T4-P5P43 front panel 22 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-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 4
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 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 5
5-25 5.5.5 APM Configuration 5-26 5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 5-26 5.5.6 Hardware Monitor 5-28 5.6 Boot menu 5-29 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority 5-29 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-30 5.6.3 Security 5-31 5.7 Tools menu 5-33 5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 5-33 5.7.2 Express Gate 5-34 5.7.3 LED Poster - Asus T3-P5P43 | 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-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 7
any air inlet/outlet in the chassis. • The maximum environmental temperature is 35ºC. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 8
About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about ASUS T-P5P43 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-P5P43 | 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-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 10
T-P5P43 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 • Serial ATA cable • Serial ATA power cable 3. Support CD and Software CD 4. Installation Manual 5. Optional items • Remote control - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 11
Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of ASUS T-P5P43. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. System introduction T3-P5P43 T4-P5P43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 12
ASUS T-P5P43! ASUS T-P5P43 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 inside the frontpanel cover. 1.2.1 T3-P5P43 front panel External 1 2 Internal 7 8 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 13
Drive (Optional). • Enable AHCI mode to support the hot-plug feature. For Windows® Vista system, enable AHCI mode from BIOS setup before installing the operation system. Refer is intended as a general guide for reference. Specifications depend on the barebone system you purchased. ASUS T-P5P43 1-3 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 14
1.2.2 T4-P5P43 front panel External Internal 1 4 8 2 7 9 10 11 3 5 6 1. Drive door. Open this door to access the optical drive. 2. Front panel I/O cover. Push downwards to open the front - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 15
(Optional). • Enable AHCI mode to support the hot-plug feature. For Windows® Vista system, enable AHCI mode from BIOS setup before installing the operation system. Refer intended as a general guide for reference. Specifications are subject to the barebone system you purchased. ASUS T-P5P43 1-5 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 16
convenient connection of devices. 22 12 23 13 14 24 15 25 16 26 17 18 27 19 28 20 29 21 30 31 T3-P5P43/T4-P5P43 12. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards. 13. Expansion slots. Use this slot when installing expansion card. 14. Rear speaker - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 17
-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. 31. LAN port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS T-P5P43 1-7 - Asus T3-P5P43 | 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. 4 2 1 7 6 3 5 9 8 T3-P5P43 4 2 1 7 6 3 5 9 8 T4-P5P43 1-8 Chapter 1: System introduction - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 19
1. ASUS motherboard 2. LGA775 socket with PnP cap 3. DIMM sockets for DDR2 4. DIMM sockets for DDR3 5. Serial ATA connectors 6. PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics card 7. PCI slot 8. Expansion card slot 9. Power supply unit ASUS T-P5P43 1-9 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 20
1-10 Chapter 1: System introduction - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 21
Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. Basic installation T3-P5P43 T4-P5P43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 22
2.1 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 / DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive Tool Philips (cross) - Asus T3-P5P43 | 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-P5P43 2-3 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 24
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 may accidentally drop and damage other system components. 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 25
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 the CPU documentation, PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Retention tab A B Load lever ASUS T-P5P43 2-5 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 26
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to 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 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 27
CPU FAN PWR GND Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS T-P5P43 2-7 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 28
install up to 8 GB system memory using 512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB, and 4 GB DDR2 DIMMs or 1 GB, 2GB, and 4 GB DDR3 DIMMs. • This mother board supports either DDR2 or DDR3 DIMMs . Do NOT install both DDR2 and DDR3 DIMMs at the same time on this motherboard. • Installing DDR2/DDR3 DIMMS other - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 29
ECC) DS K4B1G0846D DS K4B1G0846D(ECC) DS K4B1G0846D DS AEH93R13H SS Heat-Sink Package DS Heat-Sink Package SS Heat-Sink Package DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS T-P5P43 2-9 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 30
DS IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10F DS IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10G DS AEH93R10F DS IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DDR2 (1066 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip No - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 31
-1J-E N/A N/A SS D9JKH 7 MICRON DS D9JKH 7 MICRON DS Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5-5-5-15 N/A • • DS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A • • DS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A • • ASUS T-P5P43 2-11 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 32
KHX6400D2/ 512 1024MB(Kit of 2) KINGSTON KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN(EPP) 512MB KINGSTON KVR800D2N5/ 512 SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* DS AD20908A8A-25EG • • SS AM4B5808CQJS8E • • SS AM4B5708JQJS8E • • DS AM4B5808CQJS8E • • DS Heat-Sink Package • • DS Heat-Sink Package • DS - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 33
DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS T-P5P43 2-13 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 34
Dynet DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • continued on - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 35
UMAX DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 36
2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2/DDR3 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-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 37
the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding motherboard. 2.7.1 Expansion slots PCI slot The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI a LAN PCI Express™ x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16 graphic cards that comply with - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 38
2.7.2 Expansion card installation To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Locate and remove one metal bracket lock screw. 3. Remove the metal bracket lock. 4. Align the - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 39
-- -- When using a PCI card on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts and the card inoperable. 2.8 Installing an optical drive The barebone system comes with a 5.25-inch drive bays for an ASUS T-P5P43 3 2-19 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 40
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-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 41
the switch to 230 V. Setting the switch to 115 V in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the system! C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN ASUS T-P5P43 2-21 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 42
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-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 43
Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. Starting up T3-P5P43 T4-P5P43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 44
3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS. Press to enter the system OS T3-P5P43 T4-P5P43 In Windows® OS, pressing the button shuts down, restarts, or puts the system in sleep mode - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 45
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 enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 46
drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Allows you to easily install all necessary drivers for your system. Intel(R) Chipset INF Update Program Installs - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 47
the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-8 for details. ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate. Adobe Screen Saver Bring life to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screen Saver. ASUS T-P5P43 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 48
3.3.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create Intel ICH10 AHCI driver disk. 3.3.5 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information. 3-6 Chapter 3: Starting up - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 49
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-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 50
Click Next to continue. 6. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. The First Screen Express Gate's (e.g. to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. If you don't make screen), a first time wizard will guide you through basic Express Gate configurations. - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 51
> on the keyboard. You can also right-click anywhere on the desktop to bring up a menu of softwares. The red triangle on an First Screen: Key PAUSE/BREAK ESC DEL F8 Function Power-off Continue to boot OS Enter BIOS setup Enter Boot selection pop-up In the Express Gate Environment: Key + - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 52
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 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 53
supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to USB drives only. Shows network status; click to configure network. Shows mute status; click to change volume. Click to choose input language and method as well as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default). ASUS T-P5P43 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 54
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 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 55
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 directly to your DSL/cable modem (no router in between), click , the port it uses will automatically be unchecked and grayed out. ASUS T-P5P43 3-13 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 56
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-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 57
SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Updating Express Gate You may update your existing Express Gate - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 58
3-16 Chapter 3: Starting up - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 59
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-P5P43 T4-P5P43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. 4-1 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 60
Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T-P5P43 system. This chapter provides technical information 7cm(10.5in) CLRTC Super I/O Intel® P45 PWR_FAN 8Mb CPU_FAN BIOS BUZZER FRONT_CON LGA775 KBMS F_ESATA _USB45 1394_USB12 PRI_IDE EATXPWR USB_KBMS_PW LAN1_USB34 P5Q18L - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 61
pins 1-2. 4. Re-install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the 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 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 62
in LAN. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. USB_KBMS_PW 12 23 P5Q18L B +5V +5VSB (Default) P5Q18L Keyboard/Mouse power 3. Fan power (3-pin PWR_FAN) Set this jumper to 1-2 (Default) if you are using - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 63
and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. 1. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector supports the proprietary CPU fan. Connect the fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard, ensuring that on the fan connectors! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS T-P5P43 4-5 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 64
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for the 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs from the power supply unit. The plugs from the power supply unit are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 65
may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. right angle side ASUS T-P5P43 4-7 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 66
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-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 67
Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. BIOS setup T3-P5P43 T4-P5P43* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 68
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 AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 69
performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disks, or floppy disks with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS T-P5P43 5-3 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 70
BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support 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 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 71
system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iT-P5P43.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.26(06.08.28BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 72
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 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 73
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-P5P43 5-7 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 74
, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 75
through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 76
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-P5P43 T-P5P43.ROM T-P5P43 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 77
supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS using the BIOS Setup program Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues with its test BIOS BIOS • The BIOS setup screens - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 78
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 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 79
Save and Exit ESC Exit 5.2.9 General help Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS T-P5P43 5-13 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 80
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. System System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 81
the BIOS automatically type of device connected to the system The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 82
: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.3.4 Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] • If you want to use the Serial the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 83
gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : : 2 System Memory Usable Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 84
the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration Configure CPU. 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 85
this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version: need to adjust the ratio manualy, key in the number directly. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Inter CPU Enhanced Halt ( ] [Enabled] ASUS T-P5P43 5-19 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 86
computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 87
default setting. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] ASUS T-P5P43 5-21 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 88
[Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] J-Micron PATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the J-Micron PATA Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 89
Devices Enabled: 4 Drivers 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 (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Full Speed] [HiSpeed] ASUS T-P5P43 5-23 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 90
EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to configure the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Setting to Auto allows the system to - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 91
options. Suspend Mode Rspost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled to decide whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3/STR resume. Configuration 0ptions: [No] [Yes] 5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 92
[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 93
to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T-P5P43 5-27 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 94
] [Enabled] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 95
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] ASUS T-P5P43 5-29 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 96
Support Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [ - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 97
password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "4.3 Jumpers" for information on how - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 98
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 T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 99
LED POSTER CONFIGURATION [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support: 1. NTFS format 5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 100
Express Gate Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. User - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 101
off, the LED Timer is not displayed. LED Poster Backlight [100%] Allows you to set the LED poster backlight. Configuration options: [25%] [50%] [75%] [100%] ASUS T-P5P43 5-35 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 102
the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 103
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. - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 104
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 ECC - Auto-detection of L2 cache Initialize Hardware Monitor 1. Test special keyboard controller for Super I/O chips 2. Enable keyboard interface - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 105
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-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 106
audio output. 11. Recorded TV Press to display a list of your recorded TV programs.* 12. EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Press to display the electronic program guide screen.* 13. Live TV button Press to watch live TV programs. * 14. Shift Toggles between numerical and alphabetical input - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 107
new folder and name it AHCI, then copy all files under Drivers/RAID/Driver/32bit or 64bit in the Support CD to the AHCI folder. 4. Run the nLite application. Select a display language, then click Next. By the Task Selection window, select Drivers and Bootable ISO, then click Next. ASUS T-P5P43 A-5 - Asus T3-P5P43 | User Manual - Page 108
creating the ISO image. Click Next. 9. Click Finish to exit nLite. 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 menu, select Configure SATA as, then press . Select AHCI and press
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T-P5P43
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
* Only some of the T4 models have the
Time and IR LED display.
T3-P5P43
T4-P5P43*