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... the 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 ...
... the 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 ...
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... 5-9 5.3.2 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 22 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-23 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-24 5.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio... 5-42 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-50 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-50 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-50 Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards...
... 5-9 5.3.2 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 22 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-23 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-24 5.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio... 5-42 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-50 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-50 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-50 Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards...
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... 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open... the system chassis and clear the RTC data. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express ...
... 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open... the system chassis and clear the RTC data. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express ...
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.... 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 ensure system stability. 4. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper...
.... 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 ensure system stability. 4. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper...
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...of total memory. For optimum compatibility, it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extention) mode. • If you install Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended that ...operating system since it is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. This limitation applies to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Populated • You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered...
...of total memory. For optimum compatibility, it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extention) mode. • If you install Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended that ...operating system since it is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. This limitation applies to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Populated • You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered...
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• You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using the connectors in the BIOS to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. Refer to the ... Slave Use Boot disk Data Disk Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to [AHCI]. Or you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
• You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using the connectors in the BIOS to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. Refer to the ... Slave Use Boot disk Data Disk Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to [AHCI]. Or you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
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... Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down . Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down . 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ...setting. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up If you are using Windows® XP: 1. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the...
... Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down . Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down . 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ...setting. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up If you are using Windows® XP: 1. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the...
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... to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case ... updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. 4.1 Managing and updating your system.
... to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case ... updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. 4.1 Managing and updating your system.
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. P5K-E ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 4. Click Next...
... update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. P5K-E ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 4. Click Next...
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...menu screen means that is not user-configurable. You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and ...[Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup To change the value of the selected item. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Press the Up/Down arrow...
...menu screen means that is not user-configurable. You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and ...[Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup To change the value of the selected item. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Press the Up/Down arrow...
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...the default values for the BIOS items, and save your selections, choose this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks ...the changes. Select YES to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the... menu. F10 key can be used for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-37 After selecting this operation.
...the default values for the BIOS items, and save your selections, choose this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks ...the changes. Select YES to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the... menu. F10 key can be used for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-37 After selecting this operation.
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...locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems...is enabled 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 reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in this ...
...locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems...is enabled 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 reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in this ...
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ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed,... problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software ...
ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed,... problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software ...
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...the latest BIOS version from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- The ASUS MyLogo3™ is set to [Enabled] if you intend to use as your boot logo...copy of the applications in GIF file format. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. 5.3 Software information Most of your own boot ...
...the latest BIOS version from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- The ASUS MyLogo3™ is set to [Enabled] if you intend to use as your boot logo...copy of the applications in GIF file format. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. 5.3 Software information Most of your own boot ...
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When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7.
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7.
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...manageable and controlled network system. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-11 Launch the VCT utility from the menu to Gigabit LAN ...port(s). • The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that...
...manageable and controlled network system. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-11 Launch the VCT utility from the menu to Gigabit LAN ...port(s). • The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that...
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... to complete installation. If Autorun is always at a healthy operating condition. Double-click the setup.exe file to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. To launch the PC Probe II from the..., the PC Probe II icon appears in your system and change the utility configuration. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on the main window right handle. Follow the screen instructions to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on...
... to complete installation. If Autorun is always at a healthy operating condition. Double-click the setup.exe file to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. To launch the PC Probe II from the..., the PC Probe II icon appears in your system and change the utility configuration. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on the main window right handle. Follow the screen instructions to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on...
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... Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 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 application Closes the...
... Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 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 application Closes the...
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You can now move together using the Config window. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the list box. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, ...
You can now move together using the Config window. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the list box. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, ...