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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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...for details. See page 5-26 for details. 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 achieve maximum system performance. eliminates the need to ...open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. 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...
...for details. See page 5-26 for details. 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 achieve maximum system performance. eliminates the need to ...open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. 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...
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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 prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. Position ...
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 prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. Position ...
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...memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB is reserved for the dual-channel configuration. Notes on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may install a maximum of less than 3GB because the address space... is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 8 GB on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install...
...memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB is reserved for the dual-channel configuration. Notes on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may install a maximum of less than 3GB because the address space... is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 8 GB on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install...
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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 ...Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the ...4.5 Power Menu for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2.
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 ...Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the ...4.5 Power Menu for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2.
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... the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-1 The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 4.1 Managing and updating your...
... the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-1 The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 4.1 Managing and updating your...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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 Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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 Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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...a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. P5KSE.rom P5KSE ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-3 Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click... the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the...
...a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. P5KSE.rom P5KSE ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-3 Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click... the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the...
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Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Click Start from ...the format options field, then click Start. 2. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Do either one of the following to the floppy disk drive. Windows® XP environment a. c. Click File from the menu, then select Format. Copy the original or the...
Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Click Start from ...the format options field, then click Start. 2. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Do either one of the following to the floppy disk drive. Windows® XP environment a. c. Click File from the menu, then select Format. Copy the original or the...
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Use [+] or [-] 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 a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the field opposite ... values for that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that the iteam has a sub-menu. The other items on any menu screen means that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A ...
Use [+] or [-] 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 a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the field opposite ... values for that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that the iteam has a sub-menu. The other items on any menu screen means that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A ...
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...save the changes that you made to the Setup program. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you select this operation. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-35 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu ... & Discard Changes Select this option only if you select this menu. Select Ok to load the default values for this option, a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you to save...
...save the changes that you made to the Setup program. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you select this operation. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-35 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu ... & Discard Changes Select this option only if you select this menu. Select Ok to load the default values for this option, a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you to save...
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... notice. The contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 5-1 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of 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... file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the CD. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary.
... notice. The contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 5-1 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of 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... file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the CD. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary.
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... GIF, or BMP file formats. • The file size should be smaller than 150 K. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. The boot logo is the image that contains the image you customize the boot logo. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. Check the option Launch MyLogo to use as your boot logo. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software...
... GIF, or BMP file formats. • The file size should be smaller than 150 K. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. The boot logo is the image that contains the image you customize the boot logo. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. Check the option Launch MyLogo to use as your boot logo. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software...
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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. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 5-9 When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7. 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. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 5-9 When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10.
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... giving users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 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 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio...
... giving users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 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 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio...
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... settings. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 5-11 Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to your desired settings. 3. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to minimize the window. To set the sound effect options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the...
... settings. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 5-11 Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to your desired settings. 3. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to minimize the window. To set the sound effect options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the...
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... audio input (record) volume. Click the drop-down until you configure your input/output settings. Make adjustments to select the channel configuration. 3. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. To set the Audio I /O tab. 2. Make sure to adjust the Playback and/or Record volume. From the Realtek HD...
... audio input (record) volume. Click the drop-down until you configure your input/output settings. Make adjustments to select the channel configuration. 3. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. To set the Audio I /O tab. 2. Make sure to adjust the Playback and/or Record volume. From the Realtek HD...
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... the utility configuration. 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... and alerts you to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on your computer: 1. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. If Autorun is a utility that your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. You can start installation....
... the utility configuration. 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... and alerts you to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on your computer: 1. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. If Autorun is a utility that your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. You can start installation....
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ASUS P5K SE/EPU 5-15 Refer to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. 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 the application...
ASUS P5K SE/EPU 5-15 Refer to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. 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 the application...
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..., click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. You can now move together using the Config window. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. Moving the monitor panels...
..., click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. You can now move together using the Config window. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. Moving the monitor panels...