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... Support [Enabled 4-26 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-28 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-30 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-31 4.6.3 Security 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-34 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-36 Chapter5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD...
... Support [Enabled 4-26 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-28 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-30 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-31 4.6.3 Security 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-34 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-36 Chapter5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD...
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Contents 5.3.2 Audio configurations 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-28 5.4.2 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-29 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-37 5.5.2 Creating...
Contents 5.3.2 Audio configurations 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-28 5.4.2 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-29 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-37 5.5.2 Creating...
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P5K-V specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x Serial ... panel connector (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
P5K-V specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x Serial ... panel connector (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
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Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to see the ...page 4-35 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS P5K-V 1- The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to... or using ASUS PC Probe II, you can easily see which drivers are installed successfully via ASUS's innovatively designed on . See pages 2-32, 2-33, and 2-38 for details. ASUS O.C. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS AI Slot Detector...
Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to see the ...page 4-35 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS P5K-V 1- The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to... or using ASUS PC Probe II, you can easily see which drivers are installed successfully via ASUS's innovatively designed on . See pages 2-32, 2-33, and 2-38 for details. ASUS O.C. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS AI Slot Detector...
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...until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card...tables on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use . 4. ASUS P5K-V 2-19 Refer to install expansion cards. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter ...
...until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card...tables on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use . 4. ASUS P5K-V 2-19 Refer to install expansion cards. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter ...
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... The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5K-V 4-
... The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5K-V 4-
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 ASUS P5K-V
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 ASUS P5K-V
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.... 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. ASUS P5K-V 5- The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS...
.... 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. ASUS P5K-V 5- The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS...
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... the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet LAN...
... the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet LAN...
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that destroys data. Symantec Norton Internet Security The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer. WinDVD Copy5 ....com) for updates. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in your computer from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you can also install the following utilities from...
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that destroys data. Symantec Norton Internet Security The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer. WinDVD Copy5 ....com) for updates. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in your computer from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you can also install the following utilities from...
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5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create a JMicron® JMB363 32/64bit RAID driver. ASUS P5K-V 5- JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID Driver Allows you to create JMicron® JMB363 RAID driver disk.
5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create a JMicron® JMB363 32/64bit RAID driver. ASUS P5K-V 5- JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID Driver Allows you to create JMicron® JMB363 RAID driver disk.
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...provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. The software provides JackSensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The ALC883 also includes the Realtek®... the taskbar. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5K-V 5-11 Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
...provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. The software provides JackSensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The ALC883 also includes the Realtek®... the taskbar. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5K-V 5-11 Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
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... your desired settings. 3. Sound Effect The Realtek® ALC883 Audio CODEC allows you to configure your listening pleasure. Click to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Information Click the information button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-12 Chapter...
... your desired settings. 3. Sound Effect The Realtek® ALC883 Audio CODEC allows you to configure your listening pleasure. Click to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Information Click the information button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-12 Chapter...
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... the current status of any problem with these components. Place the Support CD to close the Preference panel ASUS P5K-V 5-15 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop..., click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. You can start installation. 2. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC...
... the current status of any problem with these components. Place the Support CD to close the Preference panel ASUS P5K-V 5-15 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop..., click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. You can start installation. 2. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC...
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The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch the AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. Click...Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. The AI Suite main window appears. Follow the screen instructions to launch Q-Fan2 5-...click AI Suite. 3. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear2 Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5K-V Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch AI Gear2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan2 utilities easily...
The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch the AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. Click...Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. The AI Suite main window appears. Follow the screen instructions to launch Q-Fan2 5-...click AI Suite. 3. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear2 Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5K-V Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch AI Gear2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan2 utilities easily...
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... drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that are not yet configured as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in parallel... Spanning does not deliver any advantage over using separate disks independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other drive. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the JMicron® JMB363 RAID controller that appear as a single disk on each drive. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support RAID ...
... drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that are not yet configured as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in parallel... Spanning does not deliver any advantage over using separate disks independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other drive. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the JMicron® JMB363 RAID controller that appear as a single disk on each drive. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support RAID ...
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...you to set up your system. A write-enabled floppy disk for Windows® XP or a floppy disk/USB device for details. Motherboard support CD with the same model and capacity. 2. Set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode item in the BIOS to the SATA ..." for Windows® OS installation. Two SATA HDDs, preferably with JMB363 driver Complete the following items: 1. Enter the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility to configure RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD sets on your RAID configuration. 4. ASUS P5K-V 5-29 Microsoft® Windows® OS installation disk (Windows® XP/Vista) 4. 5.4.2...
...you to set up your system. A write-enabled floppy disk for Windows® XP or a floppy disk/USB device for details. Motherboard support CD with the same model and capacity. 2. Set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode item in the BIOS to the SATA ..." for Windows® OS installation. Two SATA HDDs, preferably with JMB363 driver Complete the following items: 1. Enter the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility to configure RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD sets on your RAID configuration. 4. ASUS P5K-V 5-29 Microsoft® Windows® OS installation disk (Windows® XP/Vista) 4. 5.4.2...
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... you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. 3. When the menu appears, press to complete the installation. Place the motherboard support CD into the optical drive. 5. Insert a floppy disk/USB device...in Windows®: 1. For Windows® Vista operating system, use either a floppy disk or a USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. ASUS P5K-V 5-37 Follow succeeding screen instructions to boot from the optical drive." 7. Press during POST to complete the process. Press...
... you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. 3. When the menu appears, press to complete the installation. Place the motherboard support CD into the optical drive. 5. Insert a floppy disk/USB device...in Windows®: 1. For Windows® Vista operating system, use either a floppy disk or a USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. ASUS P5K-V 5-37 Follow succeeding screen instructions to boot from the optical drive." 7. Press during POST to complete the process. Press...
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Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 5-38 Chapter 5: Software support Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select JMicron JMB363. 3. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1.
Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 5-38 Chapter 5: Software support Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select JMicron JMB363. 3. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1.
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... supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. You can download the latest BIOS file from the... ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5K-V...
... supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. You can download the latest BIOS file from the... ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5K-V...