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...Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 Contents 4.3.8 System Information 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-16 4.4.2 USB ... Boot Device Priority 4-30 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-31 4.6.3 Security 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-34...
...Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 Contents 4.3.8 System Information 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-16 4.4.2 USB ... Boot Device Priority 4-30 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-31 4.6.3 Security 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-34...
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... 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 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-23 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-24 5.3.10 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-25 5.4 RAID configurations 5-30 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-31 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-31 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-35 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-43 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk...
... 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 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-23 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-24 5.3.10 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-25 5.4 RAID configurations 5-30 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-31 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-31 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-35 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-43 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk...
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xiii P5K-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 ... System Panel (Q-Connector) 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
xiii P5K-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 ... System Panel (Q-Connector) 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
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...for a more precise overclocking options to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the computer. Unlike other memory demanding applications. ASUS P5K-E 1- Smart Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to satisfy your need for speed. See page 4-11 for 3D graphics ... managed to select the language of DDR2 memory. See page 4-16 and 5-22 for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that provides even more colorful and vivid image on your choice from the...
...for a more precise overclocking options to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the computer. Unlike other memory demanding applications. ASUS P5K-E 1- Smart Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to satisfy your need for speed. See page 4-11 for 3D graphics ... managed to select the language of DDR2 memory. See page 4-16 and 5-22 for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that provides even more colorful and vivid image on your choice from the...
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... will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. Refer to the chassis... Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Make sure to install expansion cards. 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. Keep the screw for the card. 2. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. ...
... will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. Refer to the chassis... Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Make sure to install expansion cards. 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. Keep the screw for the card. 2. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. ...
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...an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5K-E 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD ... floppy disk) 4. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS...
...an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5K-E 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD ... floppy disk) 4. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS...
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...] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to configure the item. Select an item then press if you want to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. If you to set this item to [RAID]. ASUS P5K-E 4-13 If you want the Serial...
...] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to configure the item. Select an item then press if you want to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. If you to set this item to [RAID]. ASUS P5K-E 4-13 If you want the Serial...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-30 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-43 ASUS P5K-E
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-30 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-43 ASUS P5K-E
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... install to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5K-E 5- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented...
... install to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5K-E 5- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented...
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... driver and application. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® JMB36X Serial ATA RAID controller driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers...
... driver and application. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® JMB36X Serial ATA RAID controller driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers...
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. ADOBE Acrobat Reader ... that destroys data. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in your computer from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. Symantec Norton Internet Security The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer. You can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing...
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. ADOBE Acrobat Reader ... that destroys data. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in your computer from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. Symantec Norton Internet Security The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer. You can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing...
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ASUS P5K-E 5- 5.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create an ICH9 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make Intel ICH9 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create a JMicron® JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver. Make JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create the Intel ICH9 or JMicron® JMB36X RAID/AHCI driver disk.
ASUS P5K-E 5- 5.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create an ICH9 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make Intel ICH9 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create a JMicron® JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver. Make JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create the Intel ICH9 or JMicron® JMB36X RAID/AHCI driver disk.
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... support After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer: 1. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses...
... support After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer: 1. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses...
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... Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. The AI Suite main window appears. Press to normal state. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Place the support CD to launch AI N.O.S. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 2...drive. Launching AI Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Click this ...
... Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. The AI Suite main window appears. Press to normal state. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Place the support CD to launch AI N.O.S. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 2...drive. Launching AI Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Click this ...
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... this setup. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support CD that came with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. ASUS P5K-E 5-25 If the SoundMAX® audio utility is correctly installed, you... will find the SoundMAX® icon on your PC. 5.3.10 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard...
... this setup. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support CD that came with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. ASUS P5K-E 5-25 If the SoundMAX® audio utility is correctly installed, you... will find the SoundMAX® icon on your PC. 5.3.10 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard...
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... ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive...hard disk drive. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to a second drive. If you want to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of two new identical hard disk drives is required for details. ...
... ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive...hard disk drive. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to a second drive. If you want to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of two new identical hard disk drives is required for details. ...
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Motherboard support CD with the same model and capacity. 2. Create a JMB363 RAID driver disk for details. Always install the JMB363 driver before you to configure RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD sets on the external Serial ATA hard disk drives. See ...section 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for Windows® OS installation. A write-enabled floppy disk or a USB flash disk drive (Windows Vista) 3. Refer to [RAID]. Before creating a RAID set up your system. 2. ASUS P5K...
Motherboard support CD with the same model and capacity. 2. Create a JMB363 RAID driver disk for details. Always install the JMB363 driver before you to configure RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD sets on the external Serial ATA hard disk drives. See ...section 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for Windows® OS installation. A write-enabled floppy disk or a USB flash disk drive (Windows Vista) 3. Refer to [RAID]. Before creating a RAID set up your system. 2. ASUS P5K...
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...menu appears, press to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5K-E 5-43 Boot your computer. 2. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Place the motherboard support CD into the optical drive. 5. Write-protect the floppy disk to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Insert the support CD into the ... Insert a formatted floppy disk into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you can create a RAID driver disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP and later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®:...
...menu appears, press to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5K-E 5-43 Boot your computer. 2. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Place the motherboard support CD into the optical drive. 5. Write-protect the floppy disk to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Insert the support CD into the ... Insert a formatted floppy disk into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you can create a RAID driver disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP and later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®:...
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.... 5-44 Chapter 5: Software support Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller... (Desktop ICH9R) and JMicron JMB363. 4. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select JMicron JMB363. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter...
.... 5-44 Chapter 5: Software support Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller... (Desktop ICH9R) and JMicron JMB363. 4. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select JMicron JMB363. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter...
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... to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. See 8. Select Add/Remove. 5. Close all current applications. 2. ASUS P5K-E 6- 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFire™ technology that your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Restart...
... to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. See 8. Select Add/Remove. 5. Close all current applications. 2. ASUS P5K-E 6- 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFire™ technology that your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Restart...