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... 2 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: 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 Configuration 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 Chipset 23 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices...
... 2 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: 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 Configuration 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 Chipset 23 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices...
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Contents 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 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 ... without entering the OS.... 5-43 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-43 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...
Contents 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 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 ... without entering the OS.... 5-43 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-43 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...
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...CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports... the BIOS Setup menus. ix Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence ...
...CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports... the BIOS Setup menus. ix Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence ...
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...AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 1066MHz. Support SATA RAID 0, 1, and JBOD Gigabit LAN controllers, featuring AI NET2 Marvell® 88E8056 PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller ASUS WiFi-AP Solo - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g and backwards ...by the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI-E x16 (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x4 or x1 mode) 2 x PCI-E x1 3 x PCI 2.2 Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Software Access Point mode - P5K-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System...
...AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 1066MHz. Support SATA RAID 0, 1, and JBOD Gigabit LAN controllers, featuring AI NET2 Marvell® 88E8056 PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller ASUS WiFi-AP Solo - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g and backwards ...by the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI-E x16 (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x4 or x1 mode) 2 x PCI-E x1 3 x PCI 2.2 Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Software Access Point mode - P5K-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System...
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... DRAM voltage control - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii P5K-E specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Agere® FW322 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports...
... DRAM voltage control - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii P5K-E specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Agere® FW322 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports...
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...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 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 2 x USB connectors support... additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 4 x Chassis...PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ...
...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 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 2 x USB connectors support... additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 4 x Chassis...PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ...
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... highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. This new feature optimizes the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It is one of the most powerful CPU in the world. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest...
... highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. This new feature optimizes the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It is one of the most powerful CPU in the world. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest...
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.... AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you can easily see which drivers are already... both the CPU and the memory- When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. Smart Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to see the critical parts of the computer. ASUS P5K-E 1- the...
.... AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you can easily see which drivers are already... both the CPU and the memory- When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. Smart Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to see the critical parts of the computer. ASUS P5K-E 1- the...
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...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 bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. CPU... notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the Appendix for more ...
...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 bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. CPU... notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the Appendix for more ...
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...12V GND ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5K-E P5K-E Fan connectors GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 Rotation +12V GND • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-4 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan feature. •...; If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Doing so will damage the motherboard...
...12V GND ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5K-E P5K-E Fan connectors GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 Rotation +12V GND • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-4 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan feature. •...; If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Doing so will damage the motherboard...
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... AC '97 audio pin definition ® SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND NC NC NC AGND P5K-E Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PORT2 L SENSE_SEND PORT2 R PORT1 R PORT1 L P5K-E Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel... 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 DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA...
... AC '97 audio pin definition ® SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND NC NC NC AGND P5K-E Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PORT2 L SENSE_SEND PORT2 R PORT1 R PORT1 L P5K-E Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel... 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 DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA...
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... KB CPUID : 6F5 Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:07, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value : 7 Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit Vanderpool Technology CPU TM Function Execute Disable Bit PECI Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech. [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [...Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [ 6] [ 7] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to [Manual]. Use and to enable or disable C1E Support. 4.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without...
... KB CPUID : 6F5 Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:07, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value : 7 Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit Vanderpool Technology CPU TM Function Execute Disable Bit PECI Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech. [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [...Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [ 6] [ 7] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to [Manual]. Use and to enable or disable C1E Support. 4.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without...
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...; environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS P5K-E 5- Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through...
...; environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS P5K-E 5- Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through...
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...PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Follow the screen instructions to close the Preference panel 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. To launch ...the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. The PC Probe II main window appears. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that...
...PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Follow the screen instructions to close the Preference panel 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. To launch ...the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. The PC Probe II main window appears. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that...
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... position from the list box. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic... The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel. When you want to decrease value 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support
... position from the list box. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic... The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel. When you want to decrease value 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support
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... left panel of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the ...two logical processors. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display... the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support PCI browser Click to display the information on the right panel.
... left panel of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the ...two logical processors. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display... the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support PCI browser Click to display the information on the right panel.
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drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode ASUS P5K-E 5-23 Performance mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; click to display the drop-down list button Enable Q-Fan 2 ... speed for the best cooling effect. Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you can...
drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode ASUS P5K-E 5-23 Performance mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; click to display the drop-down list button Enable Q-Fan 2 ... speed for the best cooling effect. Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you can...
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The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, 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 use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support
The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, 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 use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support
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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
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...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 A- A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if... with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. Install an Intel® CPU that supports EM64T. See...
...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 A- A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if... with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. Install an Intel® CPU that supports EM64T. See...