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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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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you 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 overclocking. ...When the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. 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 frequency at...
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you 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 overclocking. ...When the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. 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 frequency at...
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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 prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. B A Load ...
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 the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. B A Load ...
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... DIMM_A2 Populated - - 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 then mapped for the... dual-channel configuration. Notes on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single...
... DIMM_A2 Populated - - 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 then mapped for the... dual-channel configuration. Notes on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single...
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Refer to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. right angle side When using the connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 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 the ... is available only if you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to the SATA1/2/5 connector. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for the recommended SATA hard disk...
Refer to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. right angle side When using the connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 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 the ... is available only if you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to the SATA1/2/5 connector. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for the recommended SATA hard disk...
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... 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Turn Off button to shut down . 3.2.2 Using the dual... function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Refer to soft-off after Windows® shuts down. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer....
... 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Turn Off button to shut down . 3.2.2 Using the dual... function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Refer to soft-off after Windows® shuts down. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer....
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... USB flash disk.) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4- This utility is copied to...
... USB flash disk.) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4- This utility is copied to...
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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. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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... that you wish to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P5K-E ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4- Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the...
... that you wish to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P5K-E ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4- Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the...
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... SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 SATA Configuration System Information [06:22:54] [Thu 04/14/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is user- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General help...corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for...
... SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 SATA Configuration System Information [06:22:54] [Thu 04/14/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is user- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General help...corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for...
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... RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation appears. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-37 After selecting this option only if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you do not want to save the changes while exiting. If... you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you made...
... RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation appears. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-37 After selecting this option only if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you do not want to save the changes while exiting. If... you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you made...
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... (www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). The ...CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to the optical drive. Refer to run the CD. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- ...
... (www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). The ...CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to the optical drive. Refer to run the CD. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- ...
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... utility helps you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- ASUS PC Probe II 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. Marvell...
... utility helps you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- ASUS PC Probe II 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. Marvell...
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... ASUS Update utility for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you intend to [Enabled] if you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. Select Options from the support CD. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP ...5- View the online help or readme file that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo3™ is automatically installed ...
... ASUS Update utility for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you intend to [Enabled] if you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. Select Options from the support CD. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP ...5- View the online help or readme file that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo3™ is automatically installed ...
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Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 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 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 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 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
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...below. 3. Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. 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. The VCT ...entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the network systems software for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-11 VCT is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you want the system to 64 ns at...
...below. 3. Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. 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. The VCT ...entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the network systems software for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-11 VCT is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you want the system to 64 ns at...
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... of your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. With this icon to locate the setup.exe file from the... Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer, browse the contents of any ...
... of your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. With this icon to locate the setup.exe file from the... Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer, browse the contents of any ...
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... Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-13 Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. When displayed, the monitor panel for details.
... Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-13 Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. When displayed, the monitor panel for details.
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... list box. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. Click OK when finished. Click to increase value Click...
... list box. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. Click OK when finished. Click to increase value Click...