Asus T3-P5G43 User manual

T-P5G43
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
* Only some of the T4 models have the
Time and IR LED display.
T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43*

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E4260
First Edition
November 2008

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Contents
Notices......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
System package contents........................................................................... x
Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Front panel ................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.1 T3-P5G43 front panel ..................................................... 1-2
1.2.2 T4-P5G43 front panel ..................................................... 1-4
1.3 Rear panel..................................................................................... 1-6
1.4 Internal components.................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.1 Preparation ................................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Removing the cover..................................................................... 2-3
2.4 Power supply unit ........................................................................ 2-4
2.5 CPU installation............................................................................ 2-5
2.5.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-5
2.5.2 Installing CPU fan and heatsink assembly...................... 2-7
2.6 Installing a DIMM.......................................................................... 2-8
2.6.1 Memory congurations.................................................... 2-8
2.6.2 DIMM installation .......................................................... 2-12
2.7 Installing an expansion card..................................................... 2-13
2.7.1 Expansion slots............................................................. 2-13
2.7.2 Expansion card installation ........................................... 2-14
2.8 Installing an optical drive.......................................................... 2-15
2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk drive .............................................. 2-16
2.10 Replacing the power supply unit.............................................. 2-17
Voltage selector............................................................................ 2-17
2.11 Replacing the 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

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3.3.1 Running the 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 Express Gate....................................................................... 3-7
Chapter 4: Motherboard info
4.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 4-2
4.2 Motherboard layout...................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 4-3
4.4 Connectors ................................................................................... 4-5
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy 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
5.2.3 Navigation keys............................................................. 5-12
5.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 5-13
5.2.5 Sub-menu items............................................................ 5-13
5.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 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, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4.............................. 5-15
5.3.4 Congure SATA as ........................................................ 5-16
5.3.5 System Information ....................................................... 5-17

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5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-18
5.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-18
5.4.2 Chipset.......................................................................... 5-20
5.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration.................................... 5-21
5.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-22
5.5 Power menu................................................................................ 5-24
5.5.1 Suspend Mode.............................................................. 5-24
5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume........................................ 5-24
5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .......................................................... 5-24
5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support....................................................... 5-25
5.5.5 APM Conguration........................................................ 5-25
5.5.6 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-27
5.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-28
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-28
5.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-29
5.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 5-30
5.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 5-32
5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................... 5-32
5.7.2 Express Gate ................................................................ 5-33
5.7.3 LED Poster Conguration ............................................. 5-34
5.8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 5-35
Appendix
A.1 Powersupplyspecications.......................................................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®XP installation ...............A-5

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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.
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, ensure that 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.
• When using the product, do not block any air inlet/outlet in the chassis.
• The maximum environmental temperature is 35ºC.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
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 manufacturer’s 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.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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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 following parts:
1. Chapter 1: System introduction
This chapter gives a general description of ASUS T-P5G43. The chapter lists
the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and
internal components.
2. Chapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components
in the system.
3. Chapter 3: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities
from the support CD.
4. Chapter 4: 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.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
6. Appendix
The Appendix includes the power supply unit specication, remote control for
this system, as well as the integrating Windows®XP installation.

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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 T-P5G43 system 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
• Serial ATA cable
• Serial ATA power cable
3. Support CD
4. Installation Manual
5. Optional items
• Remote control

T3-P5G43 T4-P5G43*
Chapter 1
System introduction
This chapter gives a general
description of ASUS T-P5G43. The
chapter lists the system features
including introduction on the front and
rear panel, and internal components.
* Only some of the T4 models have the
Time and IR LED display.

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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
800/1066/1333 MHz FSB and up to 8 GB system memory.
With audio functions, extensive connectivity, and Gigabit LAN capability, the
T-P5G43 is designed for the sophisticated.
With these and many more, the T-P5G43 denitely delivers the cutting edge
technology for your computing and multimedia needs!
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1.2 Front panel
The front panel includes the system control button, system LEDs, and LED panel.
The storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are located inside the front
panel cover.
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1. Drive door. Open this door to access the optical drive.
2. Power button . Press this button to turn the system on/off.
3. HDD LED . This LED lights up when data is reading from or writing to the
hard disk drive. (for Black Bezel)
4. HDD LED . This LED lights up when data is reading from or writing to the
hard disk drive. (for Silver Bezel)
5. Front panel I/O cover. Push downwards to open the front panel cover and
display the input/output ports.
6. USB 2.0 ports
2.0
. 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.
7. Portable Hard Disk 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 to page 5-16 for details. For Windows®XP system, refer to
the section A.4 Integrating AHCI Driver to Windows®XP installation for
details.
• If you have installed an empty Portable Hard Disk Drive to the system, eject
it before turning on the system. This is to prevent the system from slowing
down.
8. Eject button . Press this button to eject the optical drive.
9. Microphone port . This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
10. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-
plug.
11. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard/Memory Stick (MS) slot . This slot is
for a Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard/Memory Stick storage card.
The information provided is intended as a general guide for reference.
Specications depend on the barebone system you purchased.

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1.2.2 T4-P5G43 front panel
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1. Drive door. Open this door to access the optical drive.
2. Front panel I/O cover. Push downwards to open the front panel cover and
display the input/output ports.
3. 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 to eject the optical drive.
5. Power button . Press this button to turn the system on/off.
6. HDD LED . This LED lights up when data is reading from or writing to the
hard disk drive.
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7. USB 2.0 ports
2.0
. 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.
8. Portable Hard Disk 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 to page 5-16 for details. For Windows®XP system, refer to
the section A.4 Integrating AHCI Driver to Windows®XP installation for
details.
• If you have installed an empty Portable Hard Disk Drive to the system, eject
it before turning on the system. This is to prevent the system from slowing
down.
9. Microphone port . This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
10. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-
plug.
11. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard/Memory Stick (MS) slot . This slot is
for a Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard/Memory Stick storage card.
The information provided is intended as a general guide for reference.
Specications are subject to the barebone system you purchased.

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1.3 Rear panel
The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that
allow convenient connection of devices.
12. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion
cards.
13. Expansion slots. Use this slot when installing expansion card.
14. Rear speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers on a
4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.
15. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an
8-channel audio conguration.
16. Microphone port (pink). This Microphone port connects a microphone.
17. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device
via a coaxial S/PIF cable
18. 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.
19. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor
or other VGA-compatible devices.
20. PS/2 mouse port (green). This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
21. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2
keyboard.
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22. External SATA port. This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk
drive.
DO NOT insert different connectors into the external SATA port.
23. 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.
24. Chassis vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the
system chassis.
25. Expansion card lock. This lock secures installed expansion cards. See
page 2-14 for details.
26. Center & woofer speakers (orange). This port connects the center/
subwoofer speakers.
27. Line In port (light blue). This Line In port connects a tape player or other
audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes
Surround output.
28. Line Out port (lime). This Line Out port connects a headphone or a speaker.
In 4/6-channel mode, the function 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 a power cable and plug.
31. Power switch. This switch allows you to turn your PC on/off.
32. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE
1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC
devices.
33. LAN port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through
a network hub.

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1.4 Internal components
The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top
cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your
reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system
components.
The illustration shows an open chassis lifted at a 90oangle.
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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

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