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... dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 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 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu ...bar 4-9 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.4 Menu items 4-10 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-10 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-10 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-10 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-10...
... dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 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 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu ...bar 4-9 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.4 Menu items 4-10 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-10 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-10 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-10 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-10...
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... AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-20 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-21 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-23 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-24 5.3.10 ...SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-25 5.4 RAID configurations 5-30 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-31 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-31 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-35 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-43 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-43 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows...
... AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-20 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-21 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-23 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-24 5.3.10 ...SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-25 5.4 RAID configurations 5-30 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-31 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-31 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-35 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-43 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-43 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows...
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...Technology- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of DDR2 memory. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default ...overclocking options to page 2-13 for details. Refer to unleash the true potential of booting the BIOS. ASUS P5K Deluxe 1- AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and ...
...Technology- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of DDR2 memory. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default ...overclocking options to page 2-13 for details. Refer to unleash the true potential of booting the BIOS. ASUS P5K Deluxe 1- AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and ...
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...! 6. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation...
...! 6. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation...
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... system maps the total size of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. This limitation applies to Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1... - Populated - Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes...
... system maps the total size of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. This limitation applies to Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1... - Populated - Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes...
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... right-angle side of SATA signal cable to the table below for details. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.... Or you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in Standard IDE mode, connect ...
... right-angle side of SATA signal cable to the table below for details. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.... Or you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in Standard IDE mode, connect ...
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...four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds...the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Refer to shut down . If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Start button ...
...four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds...the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Refer to shut down . If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Start button ...
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... system. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or... Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS P5K Deluxe 4- ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Installing...
... system. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or... Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS P5K Deluxe 4- ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Installing...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P5K Deluxe P5K Deluxe ASUS P5K Deluxe 4- From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to download. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate...
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P5K Deluxe P5K Deluxe ASUS P5K Deluxe 4- From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to download. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate...
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...the screen. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item... when selected. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item.
...the screen. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item... when selected. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item.
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... exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation appears. When you select this menu. Select YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS P5K Deluxe 4-37 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you... allows you selected are saved to exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you made to save your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to the Setup program. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, ...
... exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation appears. When you select this menu. Select YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS P5K Deluxe 4-37 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you... allows you selected are saved to exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you made to save your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to the Setup program. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, ...
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ASUS P5K Deluxe 5- Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display support ... notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. The contents of 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. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came...
ASUS P5K Deluxe 5- Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display support ... notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. The contents of 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. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came...
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... This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you keep your computer in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS P5K Deluxe 5- Click to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications...
... This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you keep your computer in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS P5K Deluxe 5- Click to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications...
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...ASUS MyLogo3™: 1. ASUS P5K Deluxe 5- Check the option Launch MyLogo to section 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you intend to use the AFUDOS utility to [Enabled] if you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD. The ASUS MyLogo3 window...section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that contains the image you customize the boot logo. From the left window pane, select the folder that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that came with the software application...
...ASUS MyLogo3™: 1. ASUS P5K Deluxe 5- Check the option Launch MyLogo to section 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you intend to use the AFUDOS utility to [Enabled] if you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD. The ASUS MyLogo3 window...section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that contains the image you customize the boot logo. From the left window pane, select the folder that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that came with the software application...
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7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10.
7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10.
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... shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. 5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). ASUS P5K Deluxe 5-11 Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the...
... shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. 5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). ASUS P5K Deluxe 5-11 Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the...
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...click the setup.exe file to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Click to complete installation. With this icon to start monitoring your computer the moment ... support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Click this utility, you are ...
...click the setup.exe file to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Click to complete installation. With this icon to start monitoring your computer the moment ... support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Click this utility, you are ...
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... the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. ASUS P5K Deluxe 5-13 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes...
... the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. ASUS P5K Deluxe 5-13 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes...
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... button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move...
... button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move...