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... 2 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 Contents 4.3.8 System Information 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-16 4.4.2 USB Configuration 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 Chipset 4-23 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration...
... 2 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 Contents 4.3.8 System Information 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-16 4.4.2 USB Configuration 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 Chipset 4-23 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration...
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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 ...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 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers ...
... 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 ...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 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers ...
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... software. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may have to change system ...8226; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power...
... software. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may have to change system ...8226; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power...
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... Audio CODEC - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS AI Audio 2 (continued on the next page) xi com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 800MHz. P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™...
... Audio CODEC - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS AI Audio 2 (continued on the next page) xi com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 800MHz. P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™...
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... up to 1600MHz - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at back panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Agere® FW322 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a...
... up to 1600MHz - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at back panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Agere® FW322 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a...
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P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU...PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard Anti-virus software (OEM ...
P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU...PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard Anti-virus software (OEM ...
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...across two channels. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the ... 800/667/533 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to...
...across two channels. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the ... 800/667/533 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to...
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...DDR2 memory. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for 3D graphics and other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to see the critical parts of the computer. Smart Support CD It.... AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. ASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you can...
...DDR2 memory. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for 3D graphics and other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to see the critical parts of the computer. Smart Support CD It.... AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. ASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you can...
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... the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 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 the ...
... the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 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 the ...
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... PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5K-E P5K-E Fan connectors GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 Rotation +12V GND • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-4 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable...
... PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5K-E P5K-E Fan connectors GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 Rotation +12V GND • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-4 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable...
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... L1 : 32 KB Cache L2 : 2048 KB CPUID : 6F5 Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:07, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value : 7 Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit Vanderpool Technology CPU TM Function Execute Disable Bit PECI Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech. [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select Screen...
... L1 : 32 KB Cache L2 : 2048 KB CPUID : 6F5 Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:07, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value : 7 Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit Vanderpool Technology CPU TM Function Execute Disable Bit PECI Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech. [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select Screen...
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... fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 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. 5.2.3 Utilities...
... fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 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. 5.2.3 Utilities...
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...configuration. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Launching PC Probe II...PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Follow the screen instructions to start monitoring your computer the moment you of the support DVD to close or restore the application...
...configuration. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Launching PC Probe II...PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Follow the screen instructions to start monitoring your computer the moment you of the support DVD to close or restore the application...
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... the or buttons. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor..., then select another position from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. When you want to decrease value 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support
... the or buttons. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor..., then select another position from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. When you want to decrease value 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support
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...Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support The left panel of the two logical processors. PCI browser Click to display the Usage browser. This browser provides information on the PCI ...devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display...
...Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support The left panel of the two logical processors. PCI browser Click to display the Usage browser. This browser provides information on the PCI ...devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display...
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... mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main window. Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature...; Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-23 Click Apply at the bottom to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan ...
... mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main window. Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature...; Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-23 Click Apply at the bottom to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan ...
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The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
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...3 x PCI 2.2 Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 800MHz. P5K-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / ...DDR2 *1066 / 800 / 667MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture *The chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to DDR2 1066MHz. ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi Station mode: Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode ADI®...
...3 x PCI 2.2 Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 800MHz. P5K-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / ...DDR2 *1066 / 800 / 667MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture *The chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to DDR2 1066MHz. ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi Station mode: Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode ADI®...
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...powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the new...of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact...
...powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the new...of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact...