Asus P3-P5G43 User manual

P3-P5G43
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
User Manual
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E4226
First Edition
December 2008
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Contents
Notices.......................................................................................................... v
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................ vii
System package contents.......................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Front panel.................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Rear panel..................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Internal components.................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2: Getting started
2.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 2-2
2.2 Support CD information .............................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 2-2
2.2.2 Drivers menu................................................................... 2-3
2.2.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 2-4
2.2.4 Manual menu .................................................................. 2-5
2.2.5 ASUS contact information............................................... 2-6
2.2.6 Other information ............................................................ 2-7
Chapter 3: Motherboard info
3.1 Motherboard overview................................................................. 3-2
3.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 3-3
3.3 Connectors ................................................................................... 3-5
3.3.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................... 3-5
3.3.2 Internal connectors ......................................................... 3-5
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-2
4.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk....................................... 4-2
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................... 4-4
4.1.3 AFUDOS utility................................................................ 4-5
4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-7
4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-9
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 4-12
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen........................................................ 4-13

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Contents
4.2.3 Navigation keys............................................................. 4-13
4.2.2 Menu bar....................................................................... 4-13
4.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 4-14
4.2.5 Sub-menu items............................................................ 4-14
4.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 4-14
4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 4-14
4.2.8 Scroll bar....................................................................... 4-14
4.2.9 General help ................................................................. 4-14
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-15
4.3.1 System Time ................................................................ 4-15
4.3.2 System Date ................................................................ 4-15
4.3.3 SATA 1~2 ...................................................................... 4-16
4.3.4 Storage Conguration ................................................... 4-17
4.3.5 System Information ....................................................... 4-18
4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-19
4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................ 4-19
4.4.2 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-22
4.4.3 Chipset.......................................................................... 4-24
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration.................................... 4-27
4.4.5 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-28
4.4.6 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-29
4.5 Power menu................................................................................ 4-30
4.5.1 Suspend Mode ............................................................. 4-30
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ......................................................... 4-30
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ...................................................... 4-30
4.5.4 APM Conguration........................................................ 4-31
4.5.5 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-32
4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-33
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-33
4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 4-34
4.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 4-35
4.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-37
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................... 4-37
4.7.2 Express Gate ............................................................... 4-38
4.7.3 AI NET 2........................................................................ 4-39
4.8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 4-40

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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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.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface.
• Do not block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper
ventilation for this product.
• We recommend that you use this product in environments with an
ambient temperature below 40oC.
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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturerís instructions.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem
ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER PRODUCT WARNING

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About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the
ASUS P3-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 following parts:
1. Chapter 1: System introduction
This chapter gives a general description of the barebone system. The chapter
lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels,
and internal components.
2. Chapter 2: Getting started
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities
from the support CD.
3. Chapter 3: Motherboard info
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.
4. Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

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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 information to aid in completing a task.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.

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System package contents
Check your P3-P5G43 system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
Item description
1. ASUS P3-P5G43 barebone system with
• ASUS motherboard
• 220 W PFC power supply unit
• 6-in-1 storage card reader
2. Accessories
• Foot stand and screw (1 pair) for vertical placement
• Rubber stand (x 4) for horizontal placement
• Hard disk drive screw (x 8)
• Optical drive screw (x 2)
• Rubber washer (x 8)
3. Cables
• AC power cable
• Serial ATA signal cable (x 2)
• IDE cable (x 1)
4. Support CD
5. Quick Installation Guide

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Chapter 1
System introduction
This chapter gives a general
description of the barebone system.
The chapter lists the system features
including introduction on the front and
rear panels, and internal components.

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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS P3-P5G43!
The ASUS P3-P5G43 is an all-in-one barebone system with powerful and exible
features.
The system comes in a stylish book-size casing, and powered by the ASUS
motherboard that supports the Intel®CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Extreme /
CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron®processors
in the 775-land package.
With audio capabilities, extensive connectivity, and Fast Ethernet LAN, P3-P5G43
is designed for the sophisticated. The system’s ergonomic design allows vertical or
horizontal placement so you can maximize your desktop space.
1.2 Front panel
The front panel includes the front panel cover, connectors, power button, and
LEDs.
Press here to
open the front
panel cover
Close Open
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1. Optical drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical drive tray.
2. Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot*. This slot is for a Memory
Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card.
3. Optical drive/bay cover. Covers the optical drive or optical drive bay.
4. CompactFlash®card slot* . This slot is for a CompactFlash®storage
card.
5. Power LED. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON.
6. HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to the
hard disk drive.
7. Power button . Press this button to turn the system on or off.
8. Front panel cover. Covers the 6-in-1 card reader and front panel I/O ports.
Press the indicated area to open the front panel cover. Refer to the illustration
in the previous page.
9. SmartMedia®card slot* . This slot is for a SmartMedia®storage card.
10. Card reader LED. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written
to a storage card inserted in any of the card reader slots.
11. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot* .This slot is for a Secure
Digital™/MultimediaCard storage card.
12. Headphone port .This port connects a headphone with a stereo
mini-plug.
13. Microphone port .This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
14. USB 2.0 ports .These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner,
camera, PDA, and others.
* Use and format a storage card according to the documentation that comes
with it.

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1. Cover screw. Secures the system cover.
2. PS/2 keyboard port
1394
ESATA
DVI
HDMI
.This 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
3. Air vent. Provides ventilation for the system.
4. VGA port .Connects a VGA monitor.
5. USB 2.0 ports .These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner,
camera, PDA, and others.
6. LAN (RJ-45) port .This port allows Fast Ethernet connection to a Local
Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
7. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center /
subwoofer speakers.
8. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other
audio sources.
9. Metal bracket lock. Secures the expansion slot/card metal brackets.
10. Voltage selector. Allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to
the voltage supply in your area. 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.
Setting the switch to 115 V in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the
system!
11. Power connector. Connects the power cable and plug.
12. USB 2.0 ports .These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner,
camera, PDA, and others.
1.3 Rear panel
The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that
allow convenient connection of devices.
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HDMI
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13. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray
and other protected content
14. DVI port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can’t be
converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn’t compatible with DVI-I.
Dual display output support
• This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are
supported for your motherboard:
Dual display outputs Supported Not supported
DVI + D-Sub •
DVI + HDMI •
HDMI + D-Sub •
• During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display.
The dual display function works only under Windows.
Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs
• For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system
requirements listed below.
Suggested list
CPU AMD®Athlon 4400+
DIMM DDR2 800 (1GB or higher)
BIOS setup Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher
Playback
software
CyberLink®PowerDVD 7.3
(not supporting video acceleration)
File format Best resolution
Windows XP Windows Vista
Non-protected clips 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p
HD-DVD 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p
Blu-Ray 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p
• Supported DVD formats: VC-1, H.264, and MPEG-2.
• To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices
and softwares.

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Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
Port Headset
2-channel
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Gray – – – Side Speaker Out
15. IEEE1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable
devices.
16. External SATA port. This port connects to an external Serial ATA device.
DO NOT insert different connectors to the external SATA port.
17. USB 2.0 ports . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner,
camera, PDA, and others.
18. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a
4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.
19. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an
8-channel audio conguration.
20. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
21. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In
4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port
becomes Front Speaker Out.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in
2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.
22. Expansion slots. You can insert expansion boards into these slots to add
memory and graphics capabilities to the system.
23. Power fan vent. The fan vent allows air to be circulated by the power supply
fan.

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1.4 Internal components
The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the side
cover and the chassis support bracket. The installed components are labeled for
your reference.
1. 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay
2. Front panel assembly
3. Optical drive lock
4. Hard disk drive bays
5. Hard disk drive lock
6. Power supply unit
7. PCI slots
8. PCI Express x16 slot
9. PCI Express x1 slot
10. ASUS motherboard
11. Metal bracket lock
12. LGA775 socket
13. DIMM sockets
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Chapter 2
Getting started
This chapter helps you to power up the
system and install drivers and utilities
from the support CD.

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If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support
CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the
ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.
Click an item to install
2.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows®XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating
systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to
maximize the features of your hardware.
2.2 Support CD information
The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers,
software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard
features.
2.2.1 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the
Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup
procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS
documentation for detailed information.
• Make sure that you install the Windows®XP Service Pack2 or later versions
before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without
notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates.
Click an icon to
display support
CD/motherboard
information