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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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... 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-23 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 5-24 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-25 5.3.10 Audio configurations 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-31 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-31 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-32 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-32 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-41 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-41 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-41...
... 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-23 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 5-24 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-25 5.3.10 Audio configurations 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-31 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-31 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-32 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-32 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-41 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-41 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-41...
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... is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your screen. See page 5-24 for details. See pages 4-4 and 4-35 for details. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on... or using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 4-32 and 5-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without entering the OS. feature of booting the BIOS. eliminates the need to overclocking,...
... is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your screen. See page 5-24 for details. See pages 4-4 and 4-35 for details. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on... or using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 4-32 and 5-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without entering the OS. feature of booting the BIOS. eliminates the need to overclocking,...
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.... 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. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper...
.... 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. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper...
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...• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. 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 Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can...Populated DIMM_B2 - - 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 higher-sized channel is recommended that you ...
...• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. 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 Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can...Populated DIMM_B2 - - 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 higher-sized channel is recommended that you ...
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ASUS P5K PRO 2-27 Or you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using the connectors in the BIOS to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. The Serial ATA ...
ASUS P5K PRO 2-27 Or you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using the connectors in the BIOS to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. The Serial ATA ...
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...; XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power ...Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Refer to shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Turn Off button to section 4.5 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Turning off.... Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down.
...; XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power ...Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Refer to shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Turn Off button to section 4.5 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Turning off.... Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down.
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... either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS P5K PRO 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. This utility is available in case...
... either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS P5K PRO 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. This utility is available in case...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the 3.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the 3.
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.... Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P5K PRO.ROM P5K PRO ASUS P5K PRO 4- 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the...
.... Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P5K PRO.ROM P5K PRO ASUS P5K PRO 4- 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the...
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...] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The... Boot, and Exit) on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for ...
...] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The... Boot, and Exit) on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for ...
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...Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving ...your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you select this option from the legend bar to discard any changes and load the previously ...
...Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving ...your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you select this option from the legend bar to discard any changes and load the previously ...
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... the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware... information Click an item to maximize the features of your computer. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. ASUS P5K PRO 5- Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install If Autorun...
... the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware... information Click an item to maximize the features of your computer. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. ASUS P5K PRO 5- Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install If Autorun...
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... Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected ...problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 ...
... Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected ...problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 ...
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.... When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. To launch the ASUS MyLogo 3: 1. The ASUS MyLogo 3 window appears. 6. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for details. 2. ASUS P5K PRO 5- 5.3 Software information Most of your own boot logo image in the support DVD ... from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo 3 is set to [Enabled] if you wish to replace system boot logo before ...
.... When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. To launch the ASUS MyLogo 3: 1. The ASUS MyLogo 3 window appears. 6. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for details. 2. ASUS P5K PRO 5- 5.3 Software information Most of your own boot logo image in the support DVD ... from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo 3 is set to [Enabled] if you wish to replace system boot logo before ...
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When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10.
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10.
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... menu to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. ASUS P5K PRO 5-11 5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). The VCT detects and reports open and... The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button 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) technology....
... menu to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. ASUS P5K PRO 5-11 5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). The VCT detects and reports open and... The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button 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) technology....
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... Probe II. 3. Launching PC Probe II You can 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. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and...your computer: 1. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. If Autorun is software-based, you to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at a healthy ...
... Probe II. 3. Launching PC Probe II You can 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. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and...your computer: 1. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. If Autorun is software-based, you to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at a healthy ...
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... Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component 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. ASUS P5K PRO 5-13 Preferences...
... Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component 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. ASUS P5K PRO 5-13 Preferences...
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... on your computer's desktop. The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel. 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). Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or...
... on your computer's desktop. The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel. 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). Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or...