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... 4.7 Tools 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 Gear...
... 4.7 Tools 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 Gear...
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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 requirements...
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 requirements...
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...and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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 the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the ...and shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. ...
...and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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 the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the ...and shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. ...
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... / 1066 / 800 MHz Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU Intel® P35 / ICH9 with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600/1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB...
... / 1066 / 800 MHz Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU Intel® P35 / ICH9 with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600/1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB...
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... summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo3™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V...
... summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo3™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V...
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...x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1... 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,...
...x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1... 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,...
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... latest Intel® Core™2 and Core™2 Quad processors in the world. Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to page 2-13 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See pages 2-26 and 2-27 for 3D graphics and other memory...1066 / 800/ 667 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the world. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access ...
... latest Intel® Core™2 and Core™2 Quad processors in the world. Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to page 2-13 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See pages 2-26 and 2-27 for 3D graphics and other memory...1066 / 800/ 667 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the world. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access ...
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... snaps into the socket to remove (B). 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 socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the...
... snaps into the socket to remove (B). 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 socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the...
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... connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better...
... connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better...
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...to page 4-25 for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive ...uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. Connect one end of a PSU with a higher power output is set the item to [AC97].
...to page 4-25 for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive ...uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. Connect one end of a PSU with a higher power output is set the item to [AC97].
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... zero (0). Configuration options: [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure advanced CPU settings Options Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz Frequency : 3.00GHz FSB Speed : 1333MHz Cache L1 : 64... L2 : 4096 KB CPUID : 6F9 Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:09, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value : 9 Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control C1E Support CPU TM Function Vanderpool Technology Execute Disable Bit Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech. [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [...
... zero (0). Configuration options: [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure advanced CPU settings Options Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz Frequency : 3.00GHz FSB Speed : 1333MHz Cache L1 : 64... L2 : 4096 KB CPUID : 6F9 Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:09, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value : 9 Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control C1E Support CPU TM Function Vanderpool Technology Execute Disable Bit Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech. [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [...
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...physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Ratio Control to [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] ...: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration ... Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1 ASUS C.G.I. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this option only when you install ...
...physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Ratio Control to [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] ...: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration ... Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1 ASUS C.G.I. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this option only when you install ...
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... Installs the media library and all-in your computer. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs Corel Snapfire Plus SE. 5- Chapter 5: Software support The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format... sound. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and...
... Installs the media library and all-in your computer. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs Corel Snapfire Plus SE. 5- Chapter 5: Software support The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format... sound. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and...
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Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Launching PC Probe II 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....II main window appears. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. If Autorun is software-based, ...
Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Launching PC Probe II 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....II main window appears. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. If Autorun is software-based, ...
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... for that sensor also turns red. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button F u n c t i o n Button ...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 application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects ...
... for that sensor also turns red. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button F u n c t i o n Button ...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 application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects ...
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Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
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... voltage for the system to enter AI Nap mode. • Click Energy Saving to show the total amount of electricity this ASUS EPUfeatured motherboard saved. Auto Mode Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. This easy-to use utility provides four system performance...set the time for different computing needs. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you like. • Click Calibration first, and switch to Auto mode to have AI Gear 3+ automatically adjust the system performance according to the CPU loading. • Under Auto mode, click Settings...
... voltage for the system to enter AI Nap mode. • Click Energy Saving to show the total amount of electricity this ASUS EPUfeatured motherboard saved. Auto Mode Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. This easy-to use utility provides four system performance...set the time for different computing needs. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you like. • Click Calibration first, and switch to Auto mode to have AI Gear 3+ automatically adjust the system performance according to the CPU loading. • Under Auto mode, click Settings...
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... calculator to open the Electricity Savings Calculator window. Energy Saving Status Displays the current CPU Displays the time/date the calculator starts counting Displays the amount of electricity saved since the time was reset 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Click to reset the time the calculator starts Displays the electricity saved since the...
... calculator to open the Electricity Savings Calculator window. Energy Saving Status Displays the current CPU Displays the time/date the calculator starts counting Displays the amount of electricity saved since the time was reset 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Click to reset the time the calculator starts Displays the electricity saved since the...
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... 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main window. drop-down menu button and display the fan names. Silent... mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you can be set the appropriate performance level of Enabled to save the...
... 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main window. drop-down menu button and display the fan names. Silent... mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you can be set the appropriate performance level of Enabled to save the...
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ASUS P5K/EPU 5-23 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. The options on the AI Suite main window.
ASUS P5K/EPU 5-23 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. The options on the AI Suite main window.