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... 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using 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...
... 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using 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...
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...you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ...of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support ...
...you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ...of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support ...
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... to 150MHz at midboard; ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design:Heatsink solution - Cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 0.0125V increment - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool2 - P5K64 WS specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features VIA...
... to 150MHz at midboard; ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design:Heatsink solution - Cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 0.0125V increment - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool2 - P5K64 WS specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features VIA...
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xiii P5K64 WS specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 6 x USB connectors ..., SMBIOS v2.3, EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, chassis intrusion, PXE, AI NET Drivers Symantec NIS 2006 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS AI Booster ASUS AI Suite BIOS flash utility under DOS Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c Adobe® Acrobat Reader® 7.0 ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm...
xiii P5K64 WS specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 6 x USB connectors ..., SMBIOS v2.3, EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, chassis intrusion, PXE, AI NET Drivers Symantec NIS 2006 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS AI Booster ASUS AI Suite BIOS flash utility under DOS Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c Adobe® Acrobat Reader® 7.0 ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm...
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.... Profile that allows users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS P5K64 WS 1- See page 2-34 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-28 and 5-23 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be stored in the incoming audio...
.... Profile that allows users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS P5K64 WS 1- See page 2-34 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-28 and 5-23 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be stored in the incoming audio...
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...you to select the language of the computer. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your choice from the available options. When using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you configure your system with customizable boot...your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See pages 4-38 and 5-11 for details. See pages 4-4 and 4-34 for details. Smart Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to your system easier and faster. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard ...
...you to select the language of the computer. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your choice from the available options. When using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you configure your system with customizable boot...your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See pages 4-38 and 5-11 for details. See pages 4-4 and 4-34 for details. Smart Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to your system easier and faster. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard ...
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...current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory- ASUS P5K64 WS 1- providing great performance for 3D graphics and other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to overclocking,..., and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in...
...current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory- ASUS P5K64 WS 1- providing great performance for 3D graphics and other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to overclocking,..., and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in...
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...chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring...groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or ...
...chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring...groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or ...
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... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Reinstall the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! You must turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS P5K64 WS 2-19 2.6 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This...
... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Reinstall the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! You must turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS P5K64 WS 2-19 2.6 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This...
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...RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND ASUS P5K64 WS 2-23 In Standard IDE mode, you can create a RAID 0 and RAID.... • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to...BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [RAID]. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives. P5K64 WS PRI_IDE P5K64 WS...
...RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND ASUS P5K64 WS 2-23 In Standard IDE mode, you can create a RAID 0 and RAID.... • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to...BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [RAID]. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives. P5K64 WS PRI_IDE P5K64 WS...
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...before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC P5K64 WS USB1112 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V... of these connectors. These USB connectors comply with huge graphics cards. Doing so will damage the motherboard! See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 7 ... 12) These connectors are using Windows® XP or later version. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors...
...before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC P5K64 WS USB1112 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V... of these connectors. These USB connectors comply with huge graphics cards. Doing so will damage the motherboard! See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 7 ... 12) These connectors are using Windows® XP or later version. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors...
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... 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides...SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR P5K64 WS AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SEBSE_SEND PORT2L P5K64 WS Front Panel...® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA ... connector, make sure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is recommended when configuring a system with 500W to 600W power or...
... 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides...SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR P5K64 WS AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SEBSE_SEND PORT2L P5K64 WS Front Panel...® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA ... connector, make sure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is recommended when configuring a system with 500W to 600W power or...
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...2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX... RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PLED SPEAKER PA NEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5K64 WS System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This ...
...2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX... RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PLED SPEAKER PA NEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5K64 WS System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This ...
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Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5K64 WS 3- At power on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor...-on the system front panel case lights up when you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power ...surge protector. 5. While the tests are off. 3. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up for...
Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5K64 WS 3- At power on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor...-on the system front panel case lights up when you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power ...surge protector. 5. While the tests are off. 3. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up for...
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... are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 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 less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Refer to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using...
... are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 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 less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Refer to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.3 Main menu 4-11 4.4 Advanced menu 4-15 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS P5K64 WS
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.3 Main menu 4-11 4.4 Advanced menu 4-15 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS P5K64 WS
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... a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to restore the BIOS in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5K64 WS 4- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save...
... a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to restore the BIOS in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5K64 WS 4- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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.... Always update the utility to complete the update process. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. P5K64 WS P5K64 WS ASUS P5K64 WS 4- Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet.
.... Always update the utility to complete the update process. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. P5K64 WS P5K64 WS ASUS P5K64 WS 4- Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet.