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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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... Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 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 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-23 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-24 5.3.10 Ai Audio 2 ... 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...
... Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 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 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-23 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-24 5.3.10 Ai Audio 2 ... 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...
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... parameter. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5K Premium 1- Native DDR2 1066 maximizes... system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology- Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language ...
... parameter. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5K Premium 1- Native DDR2 1066 maximizes... system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology- Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language ...
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... into the CPU notch. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). B A Load plate Alignment key 5. 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...
... into the CPU notch. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). B A Load plate Alignment key 5. 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...
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... total size of address space allocation for other critical functions. 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 Populated - Populated • You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered...memory modules, the system may install a maximum of total memory. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess ...
... total size of address space allocation for other critical functions. 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 Populated - Populated • You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered...memory modules, the system may install a maximum of total memory. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess ...
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... SATA Configuration for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. right angle side When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (...boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2/5 connector. Or you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using the connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID5 ...
... SATA Configuration for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. right angle side When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (...boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2/5 connector. Or you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using the connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID5 ...
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... four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click...
... four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click...
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...ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard... on these utilities. ASUS P5K Premium 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a...
...ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard... on these utilities. ASUS P5K Premium 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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 Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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P5K Premium P5K Premium ASUS P5K Premium 4- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next...
P5K Premium P5K Premium ASUS P5K Premium 4- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next...
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...the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. To change the value of options. Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.... on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that is user- 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted...
...the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. To change the value of options. Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.... on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that is user- 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted...
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... Sub Screen Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5K Premium 4-37 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for a confirmation before exiting. ...to save the changes while exiting. Select YES to save changes and exit. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you made changes to fields other changes before saving the values to save your changes before exiting. If you select this menu...
... Sub Screen Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5K Premium 4-37 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for a confirmation before exiting. ...to save the changes while exiting. Select YES to save changes and exit. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you made changes to fields other changes before saving the values to save your changes before exiting. If you select this menu...
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... and corresponding updates to maximize the features 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 better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The.... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. ASUS P5K Premium 5-
... and corresponding updates to maximize the features 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 better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The.... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. ASUS P5K Premium 5-
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Click to return to the previous page ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan ... page ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5K Premium 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to update the motherboard BIOS ...
Click to return to the previous page ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan ... page ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5K Premium 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to update the motherboard BIOS ...
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...See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that contains the image you wish to use ASUS MyLogo3. Select Update BIOS from a file from the support DVD. From the left window pane, select the folder that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is automatically installed when you ...JPG, or BMP file formats. See section 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your boot logo. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3™: 1. ASUS P5K Premium 5- 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5....
...See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that contains the image you wish to use ASUS MyLogo3. Select Update BIOS from a file from the support DVD. From the left window pane, select the folder that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is automatically installed when you ...JPG, or BMP file formats. See section 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your boot logo. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3™: 1. ASUS P5K Premium 5- 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5....
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 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 Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 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 Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
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... use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. VCT is detected on the 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... and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. ASUS P5K Premium 5-11 5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT...
... use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. VCT is detected on the 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... and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. ASUS P5K Premium 5-11 5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT...
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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. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Place the support DVD to close or restore ... on . Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on the main window right handle. Click to view the current status...
...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. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Place the support DVD to close or restore ... on . Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on the main window right handle. Click to view the current status...
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... usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. Refer to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. ASUS P5K Premium 5-13...
... usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. Refer to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. ASUS P5K Premium 5-13...
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... button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Click OK when finished. When you want to decrease value 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel.
... button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Click OK when finished. When you want to decrease value 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel.