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...these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. This utility ... Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-
...these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. This utility ... Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-
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... file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to P5K-E complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down...the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. P5K-E ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4- ...
... file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to P5K-E complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down...the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. P5K-E ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4- ...
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...or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to the CMOS RAM. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-37 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to load default values. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the ...Setup menus. If you made to the Setup program. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you select this option, a confirmation window appears. When you to load the default values for this option, a confirmation appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu or from the ...
...or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to the CMOS RAM. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-37 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to load default values. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the ...Setup menus. If you made to the Setup program. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you select this option, a confirmation window appears. When you to load the default values for this option, a confirmation appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu or from the ...
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...came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- Refer to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard... settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to...
...came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- Refer to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard... settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to...
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...) application that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and...
...) application that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and...
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...™: 1. See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- Refer to use as your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support CD. Select Update BIOS from a file from the ...
...™: 1. See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5- Refer to use as your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support CD. Select Update BIOS from a file from the ...
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...a highly manageable and controlled network system. Launch the VCT utility from the menu to display the screen below. 3. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the ... the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the network systems software for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-11 Click the Run button to perform a cable test. • The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to 64 ns ...
...a highly manageable and controlled network system. Launch the VCT utility from the menu to display the screen below. 3. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the ... the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the network systems software for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-11 Click the Run button to perform a cable test. • The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to 64 ns ...
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... sensor also turns red. Refer to activate or deactivate. 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...
... sensor also turns red. Refer to activate or deactivate. 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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...bottom right corner of the browser. DMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Click an item from the left panel to display the available information. This browser displays various desktop and system information. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-15 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds...the right panel. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to the illustrations below. Refer to display the available information. This browser displays various Windows® management information.
...bottom right corner of the browser. DMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Click an item from the left panel to display the available information. This browser displays various desktop and system information. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-15 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds...the right panel. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to the illustrations below. Refer to display the available information. This browser displays various Windows® management information.
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The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to ... default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-17 The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical...
The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to ... default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-17 The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical...
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Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-19 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. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-19 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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5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and ... the item to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-21 After installing AI Suite from AI Nap to switch the function back. To switch the power button functions from the bundled support CD, ...
5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and ... the item to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-21 After installing AI Suite from AI Nap to switch the function back. To switch the power button functions from the bundled support CD, ...
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.... After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main window. Click the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-23 Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for quiet fan operation; Click Apply at the...
.... After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main window. Click the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-23 Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for quiet fan operation; Click Apply at the...
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...Saving Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB Non-RAID HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 164 GB Non-RAID [RAID Disk Drive List] [ TAB]-Switch Window [↑↓]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Creating a RAID set 1. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Main ... through the items. JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-43 The main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu appears. 3. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Create RAID Disk Drive using the...
...Saving Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB Non-RAID HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 164 GB Non-RAID [RAID Disk Drive List] [ TAB]-Switch Window [↑↓]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Creating a RAID set 1. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Main ... through the items. JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-43 The main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu appears. 3. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Create RAID Disk Drive using the...
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... Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID 0-Stripe XXX GB Normal 01 ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-45 otherwise, press . Y CONFIRM RAID CREATION ALL DATA ON THE SELECTED HARD DISK WILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING [ TAB]-Switch Window [↑↓]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Pressing deletes all the data in...
... Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID 0-Stripe XXX GB Normal 01 ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-45 otherwise, press . Y CONFIRM RAID CREATION ALL DATA ON THE SELECTED HARD DISK WILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING [ TAB]-Switch Window [↑↓]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Pressing deletes all the data in...
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To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-51 During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the key to install, make sure you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH9R) ...
To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-51 During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the key to install, make sure you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH9R) ...
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... ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: - Go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 6- See 8. Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at 65 MHz when... you use DVI output. 6.1.2 Before you to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 3. Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Restart your current graphics card driver/s. 4. 6.1 Overview The ...
... ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: - Go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 6- See 8. Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at 65 MHz when... you use DVI output. 6.1.2 Before you to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 3. Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Restart your current graphics card driver/s. 4. 6.1 Overview The ...
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... drivers. The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with administrator rights. 2. Windows® auto-detects the CrossFire™ graphics cards and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 6- Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in with Service Pack 2 (SP2) •...
... drivers. The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with administrator rights. 2. Windows® auto-detects the CrossFire™ graphics cards and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 6- Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in with Service Pack 2 (SP2) •...
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ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 6- Use this application to launch the Catalyst™ Control Center: • On the Windows® task bar, click Start > ATI Catalyst™ Control Center > Catalyst™ Control Center • Double-click the Catalyst™ Control Center desktop shortcut. • On the Windows® task bar, doubleclick the Catalyst™ Control Center icon. Launching...
ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 6- Use this application to launch the Catalyst™ Control Center: • On the Windows® task bar, click Start > ATI Catalyst™ Control Center > Catalyst™ Control Center • Double-click the Catalyst™ Control Center desktop shortcut. • On the Windows® task bar, doubleclick the Catalyst™ Control Center icon. Launching...
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... file from the support CD. 4. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP A- See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature. A.1 Intel®...
... file from the support CD. 4. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP A- See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature. A.1 Intel®...