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... 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-22 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-23 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 5-24 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-25 5.3.10 Audio configurations 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-31 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-31 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-32 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-32 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-41 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-41 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-41...
... 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-22 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-23 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 5-24 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-25 5.3.10 Audio configurations 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-31 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-31 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-32 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-32 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-41 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-41 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-41...
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...Windows® environment. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5K PRO... 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree ...
...Windows® environment. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5K PRO... 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree ...
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... Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5K PRO 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating...
... Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5K PRO 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating...
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. InterVideo MediaOne Gallery Installs the media library and all-in your computer. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs Corel Snapfire Plus SE. 5- Chapter 5: Software ...you to back up and restore your computer in Windows® environment. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5...
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. InterVideo MediaOne Gallery Installs the media library and all-in your computer. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs Corel Snapfire Plus SE. 5- Chapter 5: Software ...you to back up and restore your computer in Windows® environment. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5...
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...Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. With this icon to close or restore the application. Place the.... The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components. Double-click the setup.exe file to view the current status of your system and change the utility configuration. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you...
...Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. With this icon to close or restore the application. Place the.... The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components. Double-click the setup.exe file to view the current status of your system and change the utility configuration. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you...
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... Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to close or restore the application. Otherwise, the ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3+ Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. After launching...
... Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to close or restore the application. Otherwise, the ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3+ Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. After launching...
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... Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5K PRO 5-27 5.3.10 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package.
... Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5K PRO 5-27 5.3.10 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package.
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Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to configure your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre‑programmed equalizer ...set the sound effect options: 1. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for your desired settings. 3. Click to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Information Click the information button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. ...
Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to configure your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre‑programmed equalizer ...set the sound effect options: 1. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for your desired settings. 3. Click to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Information Click the information button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. ...
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... screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Save changes...Go to the Make Disk menu, then click Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 8. When the menu appears, press to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk. 4. For Windows Vista user, you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. ASUS P5K PRO 5-41
... screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Save changes...Go to the Make Disk menu, then click Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 8. When the menu appears, press to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk. 4. For Windows Vista user, you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. ASUS P5K PRO 5-41
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During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH9R). 4. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter...
During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH9R). 4. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter...
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Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Close all current applications. 2. ASUS P5K PRO 6- Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-...™ Technology. Go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Restart your current graphics card driver/s. 4. See 8. Select Add/Remove. 5. Download the latest driver from the support DVD for details. • Visit the ATI website or download the Radeon® X850 Crossfire...
Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Close all current applications. 2. ASUS P5K PRO 6- Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-...™ Technology. Go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Restart your current graphics card driver/s. 4. See 8. Select Add/Remove. 5. Download the latest driver from the support DVD for details. • Visit the ATI website or download the Radeon® X850 Crossfire...
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... and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. ASUS P5K PRO 6- The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with administrator rights. 2. Turn on your system and log in your optical drive and install drivers from the installation window that came with your graphics card...
... and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. ASUS P5K PRO 6- The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with administrator rights. 2. Turn on your system and log in your optical drive and install drivers from the installation window that came with your graphics card...
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... the progress of the installation. 7. The Setup Complete window appears, indicating that the driver files have been copied to your computer now or No to individually choose desired software components. Setup prepares the installation wizard that you to restart your computer. Windows automatically configures the ATI Catalyst Control Center. 6. Select the components that...
... the progress of the installation. 7. The Setup Complete window appears, indicating that the driver files have been copied to your computer now or No to individually choose desired software components. Setup prepares the installation wizard that you to restart your computer. Windows automatically configures the ATI Catalyst Control Center. 6. Select the components that...
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... supports EIST. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with ... supports EM64T. ASUS P5K PRO A- See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on devices, if any. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® Vista 64-bit Edition or Windows® XP Professional...
... supports EIST. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with ... supports EM64T. ASUS P5K PRO A- See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on devices, if any. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® Vista 64-bit Edition or Windows® XP Professional...