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... 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 4-10...
... 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 4-10...
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... 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-Fan 2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-28 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-29 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-29 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-39 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-39 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
... 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-Fan 2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-28 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-29 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-29 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-39 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-39 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
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... CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to overclocking. ASUS P5K64 WS 1- Refer to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory...patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS...
... CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to overclocking. ASUS P5K64 WS 1- Refer to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory...patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS...
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CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Lift the...
CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Lift the...
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Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 3GB of total memory. Any excess memory from the higher-sized ... Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information The system maps the total size of address space allocation for the dual-channel configuration. Refer to the DDR3 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • Due to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install varying...
Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 3GB of total memory. Any excess memory from the higher-sized ... Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information The system maps the total size of address space allocation for the dual-channel configuration. Refer to the DDR3 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • Due to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install varying...
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...may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC P5K64 WS USB1112 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC ...P5K64 WS USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 7 8, USB 9 10, USB 11 12) These connectors are using Windows...
...may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC P5K64 WS USB1112 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC ...P5K64 WS USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 7 8, USB 9 10, USB 11 12) These connectors are using Windows...
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...soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 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 power switch for less than four seconds... lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply ...
...soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 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 power switch for less than four seconds... lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply ...
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...in the optical drive. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5K64 WS 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to...ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows...
...in the optical drive. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5K64 WS 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to...ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the...select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P5K64 WS P5K64 WS ASUS P5K64 WS 4- Always update the utility to download. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file ...
Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the...select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P5K64 WS P5K64 WS ASUS P5K64 WS 4- Always update the utility to download. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file ...
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Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that the iteam has a... menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. To change the value of the selected item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the field opposite the item. For ... or [-] to select a field. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that the iteam has a... menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. To change the value of the selected item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the field opposite the item. For ... or [-] to select a field. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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...this option only if you do not want to save your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM... Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. ASUS P5K64 WS 4-37 When you select this menu. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load...
...this option only if you do not want to save your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM... Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. ASUS P5K64 WS 4-37 When you select this menu. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load...
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...click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. The contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5K64 WS 5- Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to maximize the features of your computer... information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista...
...click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. The contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5K64 WS 5- Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to maximize the features of your computer... information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista...
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... the Support DVD. Refer to use ASUS MyLogo2. 5.3 Software information Most of your boot logo. The ASUS MyLogo2™ is the image that contains the image you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. ASUS P5K64 WS 5- To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. Select Options from ...the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. From the left window pane, select the ...
... the Support DVD. Refer to use ASUS MyLogo2. 5.3 Software information Most of your boot logo. The ASUS MyLogo2™ is the image that contains the image you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. ASUS P5K64 WS 5- To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. Select Options from ...the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. From the left window pane, select the ...
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Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
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... errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5K64 WS 5-11 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC888 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to ...click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. The software provides JackSensing function, S/PDIF Out support,...
... errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5K64 WS 5-11 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC888 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to ...click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. The software provides JackSensing function, S/PDIF Out support,...
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... pre‑programmed equalizer settings for options on changing the acoustic environment, adjust the equalizer, or set the sound effect options: 1. Click to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Exit Click the exit button ( ) to your listening...
... pre‑programmed equalizer settings for options on changing the acoustic environment, adjust the equalizer, or set the sound effect options: 1. Click to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Exit Click the exit button ( ) to your listening...
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... I /O settings and exit ASUS P5K64 WS 5-13 Turn the volume buttons to Wave, SW Synth, Front, Rear, Subwoofer, CD volume, Mic volume, Line Volume, and Stereo mix by default. Mixer The Mixer option allows you do not want voice input. 3. Click for analog and digital options. 4. The control settings window displays the status of...
... I /O settings and exit ASUS P5K64 WS 5-13 Turn the volume buttons to Wave, SW Synth, Front, Rear, Subwoofer, CD volume, Mic volume, Line Volume, and Stereo mix by default. Mixer The Mixer option allows you do not want voice input. 3. Click for analog and digital options. 4. The control settings window displays the status of...
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... Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to close the Preference panel ASUS P5K64 WS 5-15 To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of your system and ...you of any problem with these components. Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore the application. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. PC Probe II senses...
... Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to close the Preference panel ASUS P5K64 WS 5-15 To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of your system and ...you of any problem with these components. Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore the application. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. PC Probe II senses...
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...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 ...alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer ...
...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 ...alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer ...