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... 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-up window 4-10 4.2.8 Scroll bar ...
... 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-up window 4-10 4.2.8 Scroll bar ...
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... 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-20 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-21 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 22 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-23 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-24 5.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio... 5-42 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-50 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-50 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-50 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...
... 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-20 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-21 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 22 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-23 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-24 5.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio... 5-42 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-50 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-50 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-50 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...
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feature of booting the BIOS. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at ... to achieve maximum system performance. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to overclocking. eliminates the need 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 case the system hangs due to overclocking...
feature of booting the BIOS. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at ... to achieve maximum system performance. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to overclocking. eliminates the need 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 case the system hangs due to overclocking...
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.... 7. 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. Refer to ensure system stability. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure...
.... 7. 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. Refer to ensure system stability. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure...
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... Channel B. For optimum compatibility, it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extention) mode. • If you install Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended that.... Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - This limitation applies to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information You may detect less than 3GB of the lower-sized channel for single...
... Channel B. For optimum compatibility, it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extention) mode. • If you install Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended that.... Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - This limitation applies to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information You may detect less than 3GB of the lower-sized channel for single...
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... SATA signal cable to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Or you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA...
... SATA signal cable to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Or you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA...
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Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. 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 more than four seconds puts the ... seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Refer to shut down . If you are using Windows® XP: 1. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using...
Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. 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 more than four seconds puts the ... seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Refer to shut down . If you are using Windows® XP: 1. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using...
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...motherboard package. This utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy ... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4- Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download ...
...motherboard package. This utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy ... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4- Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download ...
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Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS 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. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility 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 click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS 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. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. P5K-E ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4- Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the...
... BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. P5K-E ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4- Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the...
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...value of options. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the field opposite the item. 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 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields ... SATA6 SATA Configuration System Information [06:22:54] [Thu 04/14/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item.
...value of options. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the field opposite the item. 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 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields ... SATA6 SATA Configuration System Information [06:22:54] [Thu 04/14/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item.
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.... Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save your changes before exiting. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-37 F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to the non-volatile RAM. Press to Sub Screen Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...
.... Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save your changes before exiting. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-37 F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to the non-volatile RAM. Press to Sub Screen Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...
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... computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Double-click...
... computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Double-click...
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This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that diagnoses and reports LAN cable...system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update ...
This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that diagnoses and reports LAN cable...system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update ...
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... you through the installation. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. Refer to make a copy of the applications in GIF file format. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. The ASUS MyLogo3™ is automatically installed when you customize the boot logo. See section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. 2. To launch the...
... you through the installation. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. Refer to make a copy of the applications in GIF file format. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. The ASUS MyLogo3™ is automatically installed when you customize the boot logo. See section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. 2. To launch the...
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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 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
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 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
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...Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through ... Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-11 Click the Run button ...
...Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through ... Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-11 Click the Run button ...
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... 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. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Click to start monitoring your system and change the... your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer: 1. Click ...
... 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. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Click to start monitoring your system and change the... your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer: 1. Click ...
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... Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-13 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...
... Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-13 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...
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Click OK when finished. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display ...
Click OK when finished. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display ...