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... 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 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 Contents 4.3.6 SATA Configuration 4-13 4.3.7 AHCI Configuration 4-14 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 4-23 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices...
... 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 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 Contents 4.3.6 SATA Configuration 4-13 4.3.7 AHCI Configuration 4-14 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 4-23 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices...
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...5.2.7 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 (...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™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing ...
...5.2.7 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 (...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™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing ...
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...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. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents ...been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware...
...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. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents ...been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware...
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... to DDR2 800MHz. com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 1066MHz. Software Access Point mode - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS AI Audio 2 (continued on the next page) xi Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - P5K Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio LGA775 socket for Intel...
... to DDR2 800MHz. com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 1066MHz. Software Access Point mode - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS AI Audio 2 (continued on the next page) xi Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - P5K Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio LGA775 socket for Intel...
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... tuning from 100MHz up to 1600MHz - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS Q Fan 2 - Profile - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - P5K Premium 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...
... tuning from 100MHz up to 1600MHz - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS Q Fan 2 - Profile - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - P5K Premium 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...
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P5K Premium specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 2 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...PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard Image-Editing Suite Cyberlink Power ...
P5K Premium specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 2 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...PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard Image-Editing Suite Cyberlink Power ...
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... support 8GB of dual-channel DDR2 800/667/533 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB, PCI Express x16 graphics, and multi-core CPU. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of available memory size. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard ...and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products...
... support 8GB of dual-channel DDR2 800/667/533 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB, PCI Express x16 graphics, and multi-core CPU. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of available memory size. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard ...and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products...
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... prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. 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. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is...
... prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. 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. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is...
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... connector. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • 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 motherboard, making sure that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the ...
... connector. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • 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 motherboard, making sure that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the ...
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...W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD Audio... 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 disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW • If you want to support the motherboard power requirements with...
...W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD Audio... 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 disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW • If you want to support the motherboard power requirements with...
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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 +- Use and to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [ 6] [ 7] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to set to [Manual]. CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the item...
... 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 +- Use and to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [ 6] [ 7] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to set to [Manual]. CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the item...
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... II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to display the next page ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities ...motherboard supports. Click to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. Click to return to the previous page ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS P5K Premium...
... II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to display the next page ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities ...motherboard supports. Click to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. Click to return to the previous page ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS P5K Premium...
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...this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Follow the screen instructions to start monitoring your computer: 1. Double-click the setup....PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your system and change the utility configuration. The Drivers ...
...this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Follow the screen instructions to start monitoring your computer: 1. Double-click the setup....PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your system and change the utility configuration. The Drivers ...
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..., click the horseshoe magnet icon. The hardware monitor panels come in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in a small monitoring panel. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the monitor panel... using a magnetic effect. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. When you want to decrease value 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support You can now move together using the Config window.
..., click the horseshoe magnet icon. The hardware monitor panels come in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in a small monitoring panel. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the monitor panel... using a magnetic effect. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. When you want to decrease value 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support You can now move together using the Config window.
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... Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Click a hard disk drive to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the ...right panel. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the window represents the used and available ...
... Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Click a hard disk drive to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the ...right panel. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the window represents the used and available ...
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... on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to save the setup. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main window. Click Apply at the bottom to... Performance mode boosts the fan to display the drop-down list button and select a profile. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. Click to achieve maximum fan speed for quiet ...after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. Click the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode ASUS P5K Premium 5-23
... on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to save the setup. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main window. Click Apply at the bottom to... Performance mode boosts the fan to display the drop-down list button and select a profile. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. Click to achieve maximum fan speed for quiet ...after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. Click the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode ASUS P5K Premium 5-23
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The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, 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 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.
The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, 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 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.
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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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... versions) ASUS P5K Premium A- Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on devices, if any. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® Vista 64-bit Edition, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or...
... versions) ASUS P5K Premium A- Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on devices, if any. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® Vista 64-bit Edition, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or...
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... Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. Using the...; XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® Vista/XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. ASUS P5K Premium A- The BIOS item appears only if you are...computer. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended...
... Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. Using the...; XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® Vista/XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. ASUS P5K Premium A- The BIOS item appears only if you are...computer. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended...