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...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 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu ...screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
...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 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu ...screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI... details. See page 5-26 for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI... details. See page 5-26 for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
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... plate Alignment key 5. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to ensure system stability. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... plate Alignment key 5. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to ensure system stability. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated - - - Any excess memory from the same vendor. • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for single-channel operation. •.... This limitation appears on the operating systems listed below. Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - If you want to 8 GB on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 GB...
... Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated - - - Any excess memory from the same vendor. • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for single-channel operation. •.... This limitation appears on the operating systems listed below. Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - If you want to 8 GB on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 GB...
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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 switch...the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. ... 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 after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch...the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. ... 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.
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...This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the... the BIOS in the support CD that allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. The ASUS Update utility is available in the future. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP...
...This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the... the BIOS in the support CD that allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. The ASUS Update utility is available in the future. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP...
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Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. 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 Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. 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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... from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. P5KSE.rom P5KSE ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-3 Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update...
... from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. P5KSE.rom P5KSE ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-3 Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update...
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b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. 2. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4-4 Chapter... of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. e. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears.
b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. 2. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4-4 Chapter... of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. e. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears.
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... a menu item then press to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-11 configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. The other items on the screen. To ... [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu.
... a menu item then press to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-11 configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. The other items on the screen. To ... [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu.
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...for the BIOS items, and save your changes before exiting. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to exit. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving...be used for each of the options from this option, a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save or discard your selections, choose this operation. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-35 Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made to load the...
...for the BIOS items, and save your changes before exiting. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to exit. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving...be used for each of the options from this option, a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save or discard your selections, choose this operation. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-35 Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made to load the...
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... folder. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 5-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding...
... folder. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 5-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding...
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... the boot logo. See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that contains the image you through the installation. Launch the ASUS Update utility. From the left window pane, select the folder that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to use as your boot logo. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software...8482; is the image that will conveniently guide you intend to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. 5.3 Software information Most of your own boot logo image in the Support CD have wizards that appears on screen during the...
... the boot logo. See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that contains the image you through the installation. Launch the ASUS Update utility. From the left window pane, select the folder that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to use as your boot logo. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software...8482; is the image that will conveniently guide you intend to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. 5.3 Software information Most of your own boot logo image in the Support CD have wizards that appears on screen during the...
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When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 5-9
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 5-9
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... to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support The ALC883 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal...
... to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support The ALC883 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal...
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... the information button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. To set the karaoke to configure your desired settings. 3. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 5-11 Click to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Sound Effect ...acoustic environment, adjust the equalizer, or set the sound effect options: 1. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to minimize the window. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD...
... the information button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. To set the karaoke to configure your desired settings. 3. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 5-11 Click to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Sound Effect ...acoustic environment, adjust the equalizer, or set the sound effect options: 1. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to minimize the window. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD...
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.... Make adjustments to adjust the Playback and/or Record volume. Audio I/O The Audio I /O settings and exit 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support by default. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I /O options: 1. The Mixer option activates voice input from all channels...
.... Make adjustments to adjust the Playback and/or Record volume. Audio I/O The Audio I /O settings and exit 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support by default. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I /O options: 1. The Mixer option activates voice input from all channels...
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...-based, you can start installation. 2. Place the Support CD to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of any problem with these components. Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer..., browse the contents of your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 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.
...-based, you can start installation. 2. Place the Support CD to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of any problem with these components. Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer..., browse the contents of your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 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.
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... for that sensor also turns red. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 5-15 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop 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...
... for that sensor also turns red. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 5-15 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop 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...
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... rectangular (small). When you want to decrease value 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect.
... rectangular (small). When you want to decrease value 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect.