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... menu 4-34 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-34 4.7.2 ASUS Ai Net 2 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-36 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-8 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-11 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-17 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility-AI...
... menu 4-34 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-34 4.7.2 ASUS Ai Net 2 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-36 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-8 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-11 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-17 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility-AI...
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Contents 5.3.7 5.3.8 5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-22 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-24 Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System...
Contents 5.3.7 5.3.8 5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-22 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-24 Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System...
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... ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) *Specifications are subject...
... ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) *Specifications are subject...
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... the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-19 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding ...the card. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Refer to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and ...
... the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-19 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding ...the card. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Refer to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and ...
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... utilities allow you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash...
... utilities allow you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash...
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...enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of ...-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. Click an...
...enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of ...-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. Click an...
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... Inf update program. ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver Installs the EPU + AI Gear 3 driver. Install this driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects...
... Inf update program. ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver Installs the EPU + AI Gear 3 driver. Install this driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects...
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... 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 trial version. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU... temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you keep your data easily. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the...
... 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 trial version. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU... temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you keep your data easily. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the...
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...taskbar. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on your system and change the utility configuration. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after...others. Place the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you are...
...taskbar. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on your system and change the utility configuration. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after...others. Place the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you are...
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... 2. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Click this icon to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. ... to restore the system to launch AI Gear 3+, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to normal state. Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Otherwise, the...
... 2. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Click this icon to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. ... to restore the system to launch AI Gear 3+, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to normal state. Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Otherwise, the...
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ATX Power connectors on page 2-30 for detailed hardware requirements and installation procedures. • The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: - Restart your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. •... in your system To uninstall other graphics card drivers: 1. Select your system. Close all current applications. 2. ASUS P5K/EPU 6- Go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. See 8. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFire™ technology ...
ATX Power connectors on page 2-30 for detailed hardware requirements and installation procedures. • The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: - Restart your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. •... in your system To uninstall other graphics card drivers: 1. Select your system. Close all current applications. 2. ASUS P5K/EPU 6- Go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. See 8. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFire™ technology ...
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... to the documentation that appears. 5. Click Next to install the device drivers. The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with your graphics card package...-detects the CrossFire™ graphics cards and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. ASUS P5K/EPU 6- Turn on your optical drive and install drivers from the installation window that came with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Windows...
... to the documentation that appears. 5. Click Next to install the device drivers. The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with your graphics card package...-detects the CrossFire™ graphics cards and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. ASUS P5K/EPU 6- Turn on your optical drive and install drivers from the installation window that came with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Windows...
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...; Select Express to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select Custom to setup process. The Setup Complete window appears, indicating that the driver files have been copied to your computer now or No to restart your computer. Click Finish. 6- Chapter 6: ATI...
...; Select Express to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select Custom to setup process. The Setup Complete window appears, indicating that the driver files have been copied to your computer now or No to restart your computer. Click Finish. 6- Chapter 6: ATI...
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... supports EIST. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on device...Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature. ASUS P5K/EPU A- A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check ...
... supports EIST. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on device...Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature. ASUS P5K/EPU A- A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check ...