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... utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-11 4.2.9 General help 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.3.1 System Time...
... utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-11 4.2.9 General help 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.3.1 System Time...
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... 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI ...Booster 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-28 5.4.2 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-29 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-37 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
... 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI ...Booster 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-28 5.4.2 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-29 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-37 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
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... in case the system hangs due to overclocking. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster 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 the motherboard allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually...
... in case the system hangs due to overclocking. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster 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 the motherboard allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually...
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CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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...
CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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...
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... optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is reserved for other critical functions. If this motherboard can only support up of less than 3GB because the address space is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Populated - - -... This limitation appears on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to operate...
... optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is reserved for other critical functions. If this motherboard can only support up of less than 3GB because the address space is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Populated - - -... This limitation appears on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to operate...
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...Menu" for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.... The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts 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 ...
...Menu" for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.... The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts 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 ...
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... case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5K-V 4- The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or...
... case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5K-V 4- The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or...
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Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
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...From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P5K-V.rom P5K-V ASUS P5K-V 4- Always update the utility to download. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu.... Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs...
...From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P5K-V.rom P5K-V ASUS P5K-V 4- Always update the utility to download. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu.... Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs...
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Do either one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. d. Insert a 1.44... MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Select...
Do either one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. d. Insert a 1.44... MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Select...
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... The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items... Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5K-V 4-11 configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display the other ...
... The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items... Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5K-V 4-11 configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display the other ...
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...the changes while exiting. Exit & Save Changes Once you made to exit. Discard Changes This option allows you select this option, a confirmation window appears. When you to load default values. When you select this option or if you want to save your changes to save changes and ... you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select YES to Sub Screen Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American ...
...the changes while exiting. Exit & Save Changes Once you made to exit. Discard Changes This option allows you select this option, a confirmation window appears. When you to load default values. When you select this option or if you want to save your changes to save changes and ... you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select YES to Sub Screen Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American ...
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...click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later ... the support CD to change at any time without notice. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to maximize the features of your computer. ASUS P5K-V 5- Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install If Autorun is enabled in ...
...click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later ... the support CD to change at any time without notice. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to maximize the features of your computer. ASUS P5K-V 5- Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install If Autorun is enabled in ...
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...size should be smaller than 150 K. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3™: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file from the ASUS website. From the left window pane, select the folder that came with the software application for details. 2. The ASUS MyLogo3™ is the image that the BIOS item Full...as your boot logo. Refer to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you wish to [Enabled] if you customize the boot logo. Select Options from the Support CD. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. View the online help or ...
...size should be smaller than 150 K. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3™: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file from the ASUS website. From the left window pane, select the folder that came with the software application for details. 2. The ASUS MyLogo3™ is the image that the BIOS item Full...as your boot logo. Refer to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you wish to [Enabled] if you customize the boot logo. Select Options from the Support CD. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. View the online help or ...
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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 Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7.
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 Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7.
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... settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5K-V 5-11 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package...
... settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5K-V 5-11 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package...
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..., or set the sound effect options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Information Click the information button ( ) to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting.
..., or set the sound effect options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Information Click the information button ( ) to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting.
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...the Audio I /O option allows you configure your input/output settings. Click to display more menu options. 4. Audio I/O The Audio I /O settings and exit ASUS P5K-V 5-13 Click to set the Audio I /O tab. 2. Click the next button ( ) to effect the Mixer settings and exit. Click for analog and... digital options. 4. Click the drop-down until you get the desired levels. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Mixer tab. 2. Make adjustments to configure audio ...
...the Audio I /O option allows you configure your input/output settings. Click to display more menu options. 4. Audio I/O The Audio I /O settings and exit ASUS P5K-V 5-13 Click to set the Audio I /O tab. 2. Click the next button ( ) to effect the Mixer settings and exit. Click for analog and... digital options. 4. Click the drop-down until you get the desired levels. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Mixer tab. 2. Make adjustments to configure audio ...
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... II PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. 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. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Double-click...application. Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel ASUS P5K-V 5-15 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. Place the Support CD to complete installation. Click...
... II PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. 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. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Double-click...application. Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel ASUS P5K-V 5-15 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. Place the Support CD to complete installation. Click...
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... customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. 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...
... customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. 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...