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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 ...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 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® ...
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 ...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 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® ...
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. The use of shielded cables for help. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful ...
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. The use of shielded cables for help. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful ...
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... the support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU ...features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS...
... the support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU ...features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS...
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...cards. See pages 2-24, and 2-27 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See pages 2-24 to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. See pages 2-23 and 2-29 for details. See page 2-25 for details. ASUS P5K...3D graphics and other PC portable devices. Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of data such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other memory demanding applications. Making this motherboard ...
...cards. See pages 2-24, and 2-27 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See pages 2-24 to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. See pages 2-23 and 2-29 for details. See page 2-25 for details. ASUS P5K...3D graphics and other PC portable devices. Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of data such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other memory demanding applications. Making this motherboard ...
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... slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. With two graphics cards installed, the motherboard can enable dual‑display. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
... slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. With two graphics cards installed, the motherboard can enable dual‑display. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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...PCI devices are not correctly installed. Primary PCI Express x16 slot The primary PCI Express x16 slot supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that light up when you plug the rear chassis fan cable to devices installed x4 mode [fast] User gets the... performance and functionality according to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for the location of 2 GB/s. P5K-E P5K-E Slot Detector ® DET_X1_1 DET_X1_2 DET_X16_1 DET_PCI1 DET_PCI2 DET_X16_2 DET_PCI3 ASUS P5K-E 2-21 This is a reminder that you install a x1 or x4 card to the table below for the connector...
...PCI devices are not correctly installed. Primary PCI Express x16 slot The primary PCI Express x16 slot supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that light up when you plug the rear chassis fan cable to devices installed x4 mode [fast] User gets the... performance and functionality according to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for the location of 2 GB/s. P5K-E P5K-E Slot Detector ® DET_X1_1 DET_X1_2 DET_X16_1 DET_PCI1 DET_PCI2 DET_X16_2 DET_PCI3 ASUS P5K-E 2-21 This is a reminder that you install a x1 or x4 card to the table below for the connector...
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...-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0 and RAID 1) is available only if you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to [AHCI...
...-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0 and RAID 1) is available only if you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to [AHCI...
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... 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 hard... 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...
... 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 hard... 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...
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... are purchased separately. If you to this connector with a S/PDIF out cable. ® +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5K-E P5K-E Digital audio connector The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and S/PDIF out cable are using ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG...
... are purchased separately. If you to this connector with a S/PDIF out cable. ® +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5K-E P5K-E Digital audio connector The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and S/PDIF out cable are using ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG...
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This chapter tells how to install ATI® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI's Multi-Video Processing technology. 6 ATI® CrossFire™ technology support
This chapter tells how to install ATI® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI's Multi-Video Processing technology. 6 ATI® CrossFire™ technology support
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Chapter summary 6 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 ASUS P5K-E
Chapter summary 6 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 ASUS P5K-E
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... you use DVI output. 6.1.2 Before you to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 3. ASUS P5K-E 6- Close all current applications. 2. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFire™ technology that allows you begin Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your system To uninstall other graphics card drivers: 1. Select your system. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements...
... you use DVI output. 6.1.2 Before you to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 3. ASUS P5K-E 6- Close all current applications. 2. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFire™ technology that allows you begin Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your system To uninstall other graphics card drivers: 1. Select your system. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements...
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Slave graphics card Master graphics card 2. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 blue slot. Make sure that came with the ATI® CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. To install the graphics cards: 1. Prepare one CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card and one CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card. 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that the card is properly seated on the slot. 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support
Slave graphics card Master graphics card 2. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 blue slot. Make sure that came with the ATI® CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. To install the graphics cards: 1. Prepare one CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card and one CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card. 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that the card is properly seated on the slot. 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support
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Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards. ASUS P5K-E 6- Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. 3. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 black slot.
Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards. ASUS P5K-E 6- Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. 3. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 black slot.
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Connect the loose end to the Master graphics card. 6. 5. Connect one end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card. 7. Connect the other end of the external cable to the corresponding port on your monitor. 6 7 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support
Connect the loose end to the Master graphics card. 6. 5. Connect one end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card. 7. Connect the other end of the external cable to the corresponding port on your monitor. 6 7 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support
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Visit the ATI website (www.ati.com) 1. Windows® auto-detects the CrossFire™ graphics cards and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in with administrator rights. 2. ASUS P5K-E 6- 6.3 Software information 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that appears. 5. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes...
Visit the ATI website (www.ati.com) 1. Windows® auto-detects the CrossFire™ graphics cards and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in with administrator rights. 2. ASUS P5K-E 6- 6.3 Software information 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that appears. 5. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes...