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... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 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...
... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 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...
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... chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix:... and technologies that the motherboard supports. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up...
... chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix:... and technologies that the motherboard supports. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up...
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...: Stack Cool 2 - AI NOS™ - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe - ASUS AI Gear2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment - Memory tuning from 667MHz to 1333MHz for DDR2 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - Profile - P5KC specifications summary AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Memory tuning from...
...: Stack Cool 2 - AI NOS™ - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe - ASUS AI Gear2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment - Memory tuning from 667MHz to 1333MHz for DDR2 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - Profile - P5KC specifications summary AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Memory tuning from...
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xiii P5KC specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability 3 x USB connectors support six additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 2 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x ...connector 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Accessories UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable SATA cables...
xiii P5KC specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability 3 x USB connectors support six additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 2 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x ...connector 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Accessories UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable SATA cables...
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... conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS P5KC 1- This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Profile that allows users to set up your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable.../PCI devices are installed successfully via ASUS's innovatively designed on . ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up PCI(E) devices without entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and ...
... conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS P5KC 1- This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Profile that allows users to set up your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable.../PCI devices are installed successfully via ASUS's innovatively designed on . ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up PCI(E) devices without entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and ...
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...system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot... re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to 4-19 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction eliminates the need for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™...
...system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot... re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to 4-19 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction eliminates the need for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™...
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...SPDIF_O12 USB34 LGA775 F_ESATA CPU_FAN PWR_FAN LAN1_USB12 AUDIO CHA_FAN2 Intel® P35 USB910 LAN SATA_E2 JMB363 CD ALC883 SPDIF_OUT AAFP P5KC DET_X16_1 PCIEX16_1 DET_PCI1 PCI1 DET_PCI2 PCI2 DET_X16_2 PCIEX16_2 DET_PCI3 PCI3 DET_X1_1 CR2032 3V PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PRI_EIDE IE1394_2 ...COM1 ® Intel® ICH9 SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 SATA 2 CLRTC CHASSIS SB_PWR USB78 USB1112 BIOS CHA_FAN1 PANEL VIA VT6308P Super I/O FLOPPY Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ...
...SPDIF_O12 USB34 LGA775 F_ESATA CPU_FAN PWR_FAN LAN1_USB12 AUDIO CHA_FAN2 Intel® P35 USB910 LAN SATA_E2 JMB363 CD ALC883 SPDIF_OUT AAFP P5KC DET_X16_1 PCIEX16_1 DET_PCI1 PCI1 DET_PCI2 PCI2 DET_X16_2 PCIEX16_2 DET_PCI3 PCI3 DET_X1_1 CR2032 3V PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PRI_EIDE IE1394_2 ...COM1 ® Intel® ICH9 SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 SATA 2 CLRTC CHASSIS SB_PWR USB78 USB1112 BIOS CHA_FAN1 PANEL VIA VT6308P Super I/O FLOPPY Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ...
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Refer to 1333MHz and provides more ratio setting items than the chipset officially supports. Populated - - - Populated ASUS P5KC 2-15 See the table below for details. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑... • *If you install a DDR2-1066 memory module whose SPD is DDR2-800, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. Recommended Memory Configurations (DDR2) Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 -...
Refer to 1333MHz and provides more ratio setting items than the chipset officially supports. Populated - - - Populated ASUS P5KC 2-15 See the table below for details. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑... • *If you install a DDR2-1066 memory module whose SPD is DDR2-800, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. Recommended Memory Configurations (DDR2) Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 -...
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...modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as one module inserted into either slot, in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz]. channel memory configuration. • Visit the ASUS website for details. P5KC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Size 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR ... install a DDR2-1066 memory module whose SPD is DDR2-800, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5KC 2-19 See section 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration for the latest DDR2-1066/800 MHz QVL.
...modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as one module inserted into either slot, in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz]. channel memory configuration. • Visit the ASUS website for details. P5KC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Size 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR ... install a DDR2-1066 memory module whose SPD is DDR2-800, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5KC 2-19 See section 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration for the latest DDR2-1066/800 MHz QVL.
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... card: 1. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Keep the screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to do not need ... necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. ASUS P5KC 2-21...
... card: 1. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Keep the screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to do not need ... necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. ASUS P5KC 2-21...
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2.6 Jumper 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Reinstall the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5KC P5KC Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to ... RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM...
2.6 Jumper 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Reinstall the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5KC P5KC Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to ... RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM...
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...ATA box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is configured. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • If you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; Longer cables support higher power...RAID configurations for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the BIOS to [RAID]. To configure a RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode item in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration...
...ATA box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is configured. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • If you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; Longer cables support higher power...RAID configurations for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the BIOS to [RAID]. To configure a RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode item in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration...
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... for a Serial ATA signal cable that you cannot enter the JMicron® JMB363 RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. ASUS P5KC 2-33 Setting this connector and an external Serial ATA drive to [AHCI] supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) function...sure that supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive. See section 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration for details. ® P5KC SATA_E2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5KC SATA connector Before creating a RAID set . See section 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 4. otherwise, you have ...
... for a Serial ATA signal cable that you cannot enter the JMicron® JMB363 RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. ASUS P5KC 2-33 Setting this connector and an external Serial ATA drive to [AHCI] supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) function...sure that supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive. See section 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration for details. ® P5KC SATA_E2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5KC SATA connector Before creating a RAID set . See section 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 4. otherwise, you have ...
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...want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD Audio]; The signal is set to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ASUS P5KC 2-37 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio... intrusion event. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. Remove the jumper caps only when you connect a high-definition front panel...
...want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD Audio]; The signal is set to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ASUS P5KC 2-37 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio... intrusion event. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. Remove the jumper caps only when you connect a high-definition front panel...
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...button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the...the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P5KC 2-39 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET)...
...button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the...the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P5KC 2-39 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET)...
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... 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P5KC 3- If your retailer for the first time 1. AMI BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep... followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned...
... 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P5KC 3- If your retailer for the first time 1. AMI BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep... followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned...
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... Off Computer. 2. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2 Turning off after Windows® shuts ... 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. The power supply should turn off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1.
... Off Computer. 2. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2 Turning off after Windows® shuts ... 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. The power supply should turn off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1.
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS P5KC
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS P5KC
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... you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5KC 4- Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
... you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5KC 4- Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...