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... menu 4-34 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-34 4.7.2 ASUS Ai Net 2 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-36 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-8 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-11 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-17 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility-AI...
... menu 4-34 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-34 4.7.2 ASUS Ai Net 2 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-36 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-8 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-11 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-17 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility-AI...
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Contents 5.3.7 5.3.8 5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-22 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-24 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 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System...
Contents 5.3.7 5.3.8 5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-22 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-24 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 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System...
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... 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 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) *Specifications are subject...
... 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 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) *Specifications are subject...
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...the screw you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for details. When using PCI cards on the next page. ...an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Refer to the card. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-19 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need to do not...
...the screw you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for details. When using PCI cards on the next page. ...an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Refer to the card. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-19 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need to do not...
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... allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5K/EPU 4- The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in...
... allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5K/EPU 4- The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in...
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... subject to run the DVD. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to the optical drive. ASUS P5K/EPU 5- The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you...the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ...
... subject to run the DVD. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to the optical drive. ASUS P5K/EPU 5- The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you...the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ...
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... the EPU + AI Gear 3 driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install this driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. Realtek...
... the EPU + AI Gear 3 driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install this driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. Realtek...
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...driver. InterVideo MediaOne Gallery Installs the media library and all-in your data easily. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. View the online help for updates. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard...Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Direct Link Installs the ASUS AI Direct Link application Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that enhances ...
...driver. InterVideo MediaOne Gallery Installs the media library and all-in your data easily. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. View the online help for updates. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard...Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Direct Link Installs the ASUS AI Direct Link application Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that enhances ...
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... configuration. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer the moment you can start installation. 2. The PC Probe II main window appears. Click this utility, you... are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you to close the Preference panel ASUS P5K/EPU 5-11 Because PC Probe II is software-based, you turn it on your computer: 1. By default, the main window displays the...
... configuration. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer the moment you can start installation. 2. The PC Probe II main window appears. Click this utility, you... are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you to close the Preference panel ASUS P5K/EPU 5-11 Because PC Probe II is software-based, you turn it on your computer: 1. By default, the main window displays the...
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... to normal Press to launch AI Gear 3+ Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5K/EPU Press to launch AI Nap Press to the optical drive. Otherwise, the ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Click this icon to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch AI Suite from...the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to launch AI Gear 3+, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to normal state.
... to normal Press to launch AI Gear 3+ Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5K/EPU Press to launch AI Nap Press to the optical drive. Otherwise, the ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Click this icon to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch AI Suite from...the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to launch AI Gear 3+, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to normal state.
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... (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard • Make sure that allows you begin Uninstall other graphics card drivers: 1. Download the latest driver from the support DVD for details. • Visit the ATI website or download the Radeon...8482; Edition is 1600 x 1200 at least the minimum power required by your system. Close all current applications. 2. ASUS P5K/EPU 6- ATX Power connectors on page 2-30 for detailed hardware requirements and installation procedures. • The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports ...
... (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard • Make sure that allows you begin Uninstall other graphics card drivers: 1. Download the latest driver from the support DVD for details. • Visit the ATI website or download the Radeon...8482; Edition is 1600 x 1200 at least the minimum power required by your system. Close all current applications. 2. ASUS P5K/EPU 6- ATX Power connectors on page 2-30 for detailed hardware requirements and installation procedures. • The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports ...
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Click Next to continue from the installation window that came with your optical drive and install drivers from the opening menu. 4. Windows® auto-detects the CrossFire™ graphics cards and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel. 3. ... Professional 64-bit Edition. • Windows® Vista 32/64 bit Edition. (Will be ready later. ASUS P5K/EPU 6- Turn on your system and log in your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. Visit the ATI website (www.ati.com) 1. 6.3 Software information...
Click Next to continue from the installation window that came with your optical drive and install drivers from the opening menu. 4. Windows® auto-detects the CrossFire™ graphics cards and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel. 3. ... Professional 64-bit Edition. • Windows® Vista 32/64 bit Edition. (Will be ready later. ASUS P5K/EPU 6- Turn on your system and log in your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. Visit the ATI website (www.ati.com) 1. 6.3 Software information...
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...6: ATI® MVP technology support The Setup Complete window appears, indicating that you to restart later 8. Select the components that the driver files have been copied to your computer now or No to setup process. Setup prepares the installation wizard that will guide you want to... click Next. • Select Express to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select Custom to restart your computer. The status windows indicates the progress of the installation. 7. 6. Click Yes to individually ...
...6: ATI® MVP technology support The Setup Complete window appears, indicating that you to restart later 8. Select the components that the driver files have been copied to your computer now or No to setup process. Setup prepares the installation wizard that will guide you want to... click Next. • Select Express to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select Custom to restart your computer. The status windows indicates the progress of the installation. 7. 6. Click Yes to individually ...
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... • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. Install an Intel® CPU that supports EM64T. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the...if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. ASUS P5K/EPU A- Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating ...
... • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. Install an Intel® CPU that supports EM64T. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the...if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. ASUS P5K/EPU A- Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating ...