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... off 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 4-11...
... off 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 4-11...
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...ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS...guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ix Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • ...
...ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS...guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ix Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • ...
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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 ...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 SATA power cable I/O Shield User's manual 3 in 1 Q-connector Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI ...
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 ...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 SATA power cable I/O Shield User's manual 3 in 1 Q-connector Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI ...
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... system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS O.C. See page 4-5 and 4-35 for details. ASUS P5KC 1- Profile that allows users to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up PCI(E) devices without entering the operating system. This is...
... system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS O.C. See page 4-5 and 4-35 for details. ASUS P5KC 1- Profile that allows users to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up PCI(E) devices without entering the operating system. This is...
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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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.... ASUS P5KC 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS...
.... ASUS P5KC 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. 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.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. 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.
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.... 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P5KC.rom P5KC ASUS P5KC 4- Always update the utility to...
.... 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P5KC.rom P5KC ASUS P5KC 4- Always update the utility to...
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...USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS P5KC 4- Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash...EZ Flash2 and press to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2:...
...USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS P5KC 4- Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash...EZ Flash2 and press to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2:...
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... 3. done Write to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. This utility...
... 3. done Write to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. This utility...
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... Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5KC 4- A:\>afudos /iP5KC.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Verifying flash .... You need to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. The utility...
... Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5KC 4- A:\>afudos /iP5KC.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Verifying flash .... You need to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. The utility...
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4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you use a SATA optical drive, always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1 / SATA 2 connector; Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5KC.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT...
4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you use a SATA optical drive, always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1 / SATA 2 connector; Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5KC.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT...
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...reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in this utility. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run this program. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to ensure optimum performance. ASUS P5KC 4- When you start up...If you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. The Setup program...
...reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in this utility. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run this program. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to ensure optimum performance. ASUS P5KC 4- When you start up...If you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. The Setup program...
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...BIOS ROM Utility V3.05 FLASH TYPE: PMC 25LV080 Current ROM BOARD: P5KC VER: 0116 DATE: 04/27/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: B: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5KC 4-35 Profile Press ENTER to run ASUS... to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen Select Item +- When you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. 4.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow ...
...BIOS ROM Utility V3.05 FLASH TYPE: PMC 25LV080 Current ROM BOARD: P5KC VER: 0116 DATE: 04/27/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: B: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5KC 4-35 Profile Press ENTER to run ASUS... to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen Select Item +- When you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. 4.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow ...
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...to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. Profile Utility V1.05 Current CMOS BOARD: P5KC VER: 0116 DATE... updating the BIOS to save and load CMOS. Press to prevent the system boot failure! 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup... Profile Allows you to save the file. Profile This item allows you to run the utility. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. PROFILE Configuration Save to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1 Save to Profile 1 O.C. ASUSTek O.C. 4.7.2 ASUS...
...to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. Profile Utility V1.05 Current CMOS BOARD: P5KC VER: 0116 DATE... updating the BIOS to save and load CMOS. Press to prevent the system boot failure! 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup... Profile Allows you to save the file. Profile This item allows you to run the utility. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. PROFILE Configuration Save to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1 Save to Profile 1 O.C. ASUSTek O.C. 4.7.2 ASUS...
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... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5KC 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows®...
... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5KC 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows®...
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...MyLogo to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically...the installation. See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that came with the software application for details. 2. ASUS P5KC 5- View the online help or readme file that appears on screen during the...
...MyLogo to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically...the installation. See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that came with the software application for details. 2. ASUS P5KC 5- View the online help or readme file that appears on screen during the...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 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. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 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. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
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...Vista 64-bit Edition, or Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition). 3. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. A.2 ... components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to the expansion card or add-on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5KC A-
...Vista 64-bit Edition, or Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition). 3. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. A.2 ... components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to the expansion card or add-on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5KC A-