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... Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-8 5.3.2 Audio configurations 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-14 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-20 Contents 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 4-21 4.4.4 Chipset 4-22 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration 4-23 4.4.6 PCI PnP 4-24 4.5 Power menu 4-25 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 4-25 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled 4-25 4.5.3 ACPI Version [Disabled 4-25 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 4-25 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-26 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-27 4.6 Boot...
... Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-8 5.3.2 Audio configurations 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-14 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-20 Contents 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 4-21 4.4.4 Chipset 4-22 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration 4-23 4.4.6 PCI PnP 4-24 4.5 Power menu 4-25 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 4-25 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled 4-25 4.5.3 ACPI Version [Disabled 4-25 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 4-25 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-26 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-27 4.6 Boot...
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P5K SE specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header Chassis intrusion connector Front panel audio connector CD audio in connector 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector System panel connector (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL...
P5K SE specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header Chassis intrusion connector Front panel audio connector CD audio in connector 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector System panel connector (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL...
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... settings. Profile that aren't. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your favorite settings. When using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS P5K SE 1- The BIOS settings can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 4-8 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS...
... settings. Profile that aren't. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your favorite settings. When using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS P5K SE 1- The BIOS settings can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 4-8 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS...
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... expansion card. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for later use . Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to the tables on the next page for details. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power...
... expansion card. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for later use . Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to the tables on the next page for details. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power...
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... a corresponding setting in sleep mode. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is for the rear USB ports. PS2_USBPW 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5K SE ® P5K SE Keyboard power 3. ASUS P5K SE 2-23 2. The USBPWR1-4 and USBPWR78 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that you to enable or disable the keyboard and USB port 5-6 wake-up feature requires a power supply that can connect to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can wake up...
... a corresponding setting in sleep mode. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is for the rear USB ports. PS2_USBPW 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5K SE ® P5K SE Keyboard power 3. ASUS P5K SE 2-23 2. The USBPWR1-4 and USBPWR78 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that you to enable or disable the keyboard and USB port 5-6 wake-up feature requires a power supply that can connect to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can wake up...
P5K SE user's manual
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... configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5K SE 2-33 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. 11. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification...
... configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5K SE 2-33 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. 11. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification...
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...BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case...
...BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case...
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Turn on the system. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5KSE.ROM". Start flashing... 4. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you use a PATA optical drive. • Always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1 / SATA 2 connector; Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from a USB flash disk: 1. When found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the...
Turn on the system. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5KSE.ROM". Start flashing... 4. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you use a PATA optical drive. • Always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1 / SATA 2 connector; Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from a USB flash disk: 1. When found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the...
P5K SE user's manual
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Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to display the IDE device information. 4.3.4 SATA 1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. There is either a ZIP, LS...
Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to display the IDE device information. 4.3.4 SATA 1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. There is either a ZIP, LS...
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... 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Confiuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. SATA Configuration SATA Configuraton Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard...
... 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Confiuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. SATA Configuration SATA Configuraton Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard...
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.../Voltage AI Overclocking CPU Ratio Control DRAM Frequency DRAM Timing Control DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Transaction Booster [Auto] Clock Over-Charging Mode [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recomends are not guaranteed to the default. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices...
.../Voltage AI Overclocking CPU Ratio Control DRAM Frequency DRAM Timing Control DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Transaction Booster [Auto] Clock Over-Charging Mode [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recomends are not guaranteed to the default. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices...
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... Ratio Control C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit: Vanderpool Technology CPU TM function: Execute Disable Bit PECI [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the item CPU Ratio Control is set to boot even without support for legacy USB devices. Ratio CMOS Setting: [14] Use the and keys to select the CMOS ratio values from 6 to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K...
... Ratio Control C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit: Vanderpool Technology CPU TM function: Execute Disable Bit PECI [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the item CPU Ratio Control is set to boot even without support for legacy USB devices. Ratio CMOS Setting: [14] Use the and keys to select the CMOS ratio values from 6 to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K...
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... Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1 [Enabled] [PEG/PCI] [Auto] [Disabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears when you set CPU Ratio Control to [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Automatic] 4.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1 [Enabled] [PEG/PCI] [Auto] [Disabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears when you set CPU Ratio Control to [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Automatic] 4.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... total physical memory. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PEG Force x1 [Disabled] This item appears when the PEG Port Control item is set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to use as the primary boot device. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. Enable this item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that...
... total physical memory. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PEG Force x1 [Disabled] This item appears when the PEG Port Control item is set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to use as the primary boot device. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. Enable this item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that...
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... Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K SE 4-25 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI Version ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for System Suspend. When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K SE 4-25 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI Version ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for System Suspend. When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... to display the detected temperatures. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Select [Ignored] if you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Power Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed (RPM) CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed Chassis Q-Fan Control Power Fan Speed (RPM) VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V...
... to display the detected temperatures. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Select [Ignored] if you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Power Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed (RPM) CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed Chassis Q-Fan Control Power Fan Speed (RPM) VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V...
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... enable or disable the chassis Q-Fan controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60%] Chassis Target Temperature [37ºC] Adjusts the CPU fan speed to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to make the CPU temperature as low as the selected temperature. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed for the chassis Q-Fan. Set this item. 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto...
... enable or disable the chassis Q-Fan controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60%] Chassis Target Temperature [37ºC] Adjusts the CPU fan speed to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to make the CPU temperature as low as the selected temperature. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed for the chassis Q-Fan. Set this item. 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto...
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... 2.6 Jumper for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password User Password :Not Installed :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to set or change password. Confirm the password when prompted. The message "Password Installed" appears after you to display the configuration options. ASUS P5K SE 4-31 To set your BIOS password, you forget your password. If you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Change Supervisor Password...
... 2.6 Jumper for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password User Password :Not Installed :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to set or change password. Confirm the password when prompted. The message "Password Installed" appears after you to display the configuration options. ASUS P5K SE 4-31 To set your BIOS password, you forget your password. If you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Change Supervisor Password...
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....EXE to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS P5K SE 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse...
....EXE to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS P5K SE 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse...
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...controller driver. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet LAN driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support...
...controller driver. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet LAN driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support...