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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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...need for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Super Memspeed Technology (Super MST) To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-... memory demanding applications. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5K Premium 1- the latest technology that provides even more precise overclocking options to overclocking, C.P.R. Refer to overclocking. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage...
...need for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Super Memspeed Technology (Super MST) To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-... memory demanding applications. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5K Premium 1- the latest technology that provides even more precise overclocking options to overclocking, C.P.R. Refer to overclocking. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage...
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... 5. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 window to ensure system stability. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan...
... 5. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 window to ensure system stability. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan...
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... system may install a maximum of total memory. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information This limitation applies to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect...DIMM sockets. For optimum compatibility, it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extention) mode. • If you install Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to...
... system may install a maximum of total memory. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information This limitation applies to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect...DIMM sockets. For optimum compatibility, it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extention) mode. • If you install Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to...
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... Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. Or you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for the recommended SATA hard disk ...and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to [AHCI]. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later before using the connectors in the BIOS to the SATA1/2/5 connector. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID ...
... Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. Or you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for the recommended SATA hard disk ...and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to [AHCI]. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later before using the connectors in the BIOS to the SATA1/2/5 connector. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID ...
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...system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off... the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after...
...system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off... the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after...
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...(ISP). ASUS P5K Premium 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 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 a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility...following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that...
...(ISP). ASUS P5K Premium 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 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 a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility...following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that...
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Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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...P5K Premium P5K Premium ASUS P5K Premium 4- From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows...® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen ...
...P5K Premium P5K Premium ASUS P5K Premium 4- From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows...® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen ...
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...item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an...] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 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...
...item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an...] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 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...
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... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. ASUS P5K Premium 4-37 When you select this option or if you select this operation. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or..., and save or discard your changes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation window appears. When you press , a confirmation...
... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. ASUS P5K Premium 4-37 When you select this option or if you select this operation. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or..., and save or discard your changes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation window appears. When you press , a confirmation...
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...motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. ASUS P5K Premium... 5- The contents of the support DVD to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your computer,...
...motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. ASUS P5K Premium... 5- The contents of the support DVD to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your computer,...
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... requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS P5K Premium 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Click to display the next page ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected...
... requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS P5K Premium 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Click to display the next page ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected...
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...‑Self-Tests (POST). See section 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your boot logo. Launch the ASUS Update utility. The boot logo is set to use ASUS MyLogo3. From the left window pane, select the folder that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that came with the software... file formats. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ASUS P5K Premium 5-
...‑Self-Tests (POST). See section 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your boot logo. Launch the ASUS Update utility. The boot logo is set to use ASUS MyLogo3. From the left window pane, select the folder that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that came with the software... file formats. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ASUS P5K Premium 5-
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7. 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 After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
7. 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 After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 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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.... Launch the VCT utility from the menu to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. 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). Click the Run button...
.... Launch the VCT utility from the menu to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. 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). Click the Run button...
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...installation. 2. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. Click to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan ... section by clicking on the triangle on . The PC Probe II main window appears. Click this utility, you of your system and change the utility configuration. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's...
...installation. 2. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. Click to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan ... section by clicking on the triangle on . The PC Probe II main window appears. Click this utility, you of your system and change the utility configuration. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's...
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... 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 application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. ASUS P5K Premium 5-13...
... 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 application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. ASUS P5K Premium 5-13...
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Click OK when finished. You can now move together using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from ...
Click OK when finished. You can now move together using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from ...